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PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
FACULTY HANDBOOK
JANUARY 2015
FACULTY HANDBOOK
DECEMBER 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
TO
P U L A S K I T E C H N I C A L C O L L E G E ........................................ 5
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ...................................................................................................................... 5
PROVOST/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ............................................................................. 5
ABOUT YOUR INFORMATION HANDBOOK .................................................................................................. 5
OUR VISION, MISSION,VALUES ....................................................................................................... 6
CULTURE AND PHILOSOPHY .............................................................................................................. 6
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE............................................................................................................... 6
ACCREDITATION .............................................................................................................................. 7
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ...................................................... 8
SHARED GOVERNANCE / COMMITTEE STRUCTURE .......................................................................... 9
SHARED GOVERNANCE MODEL ..................................................................................................... 10
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 11
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS .............................................................................................................. 11
CONTRACTS ................................................................................................................................... 11
ACCEPTION OF CONTRACTS ........................................................................................................... 11
COURSE LOAD MAXIMUMS ............................................................................................................ 11
FILING OF CREDENTIALS ................................................................................................................ 12
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................... 13
INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................ 13
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................... 15
FACULTY RESOURCES .................................................................................................................... 17
FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION - FACULTY EVALUATION ................................................................... 19
FACULTY EVALUTION AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN ............................................................................ 19
FULL-TIME FACULTY BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 20
PART-TIME FACULTY BENEFITS ..................................................................................................... 26
ADMINISTRAVIVE POLICIES RELATED TO FACULTY ........................................................................ 28
PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS ........................................................................................................ 29
ACADEMIC FREEDOM/FREE SPEECH ................................................................................................ 34
Counseling review process ........................................................................................................... 35
CONFLICT RESOULATION ............................................................................................................... 36
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES .......................................................................... 38
AFTER-HOURS ACCESS ................................................................................................................... 38
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT .......................................................................................................... 38
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ................................................................................................................. 38
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 38
CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................... 38
EMPLOYEE CHILDREN IN THE WORKPLACE ..................................................................................... 39
EXIT INTERVIEWS ........................................................................................................................... 39
EXPENDITURE OF COLLEGE FUNDS ................................................................................................ 40
HOURS OF WORK ............................................................................................................................ 40
HUMAN RESOURCES RECORDS ...................................................................................................... 40
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY ...................................................................................................... 40
JOB POSTING .................................................................................................................................. 41
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LACTATION BREAK ........................................................................................................................ 41
LEADERSHIP PULASKI TECH .......................................................................................................... 41
NEPOTISM, EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS ...................................... 41
ORIENTATION PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................. 42
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................................................. 42
PECUNIARY INTEREST IN CONTRACTS............................................................................................ 42
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS ....................................................................................................... 42
PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS....................................................................................................... 42
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................................... 42
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUDGETS – DIVISONAL/DEPARTMENTAL ........................................ 43
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI).............................................................................. 43
THE CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE ...................................................................................... 43
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ....................................................................................................... 43
RE-EMPLOYMENT .......................................................................................................................... 43
SEXUAL HARASSMENT .................................................................................................................... 43
SPAMMING STUDENTS.................................................................................................................... 43
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT ............................................................................................................. 44
WORK ASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................................... 44
WORK-STUDY STUDENTS LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................... 44
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................ 44
COLLEGE RULES AND REGULATIONS ............................................................................................ 44
ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT AND CONVOCATION ............................................................. 44
ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY .......................................................................... 44
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY ................................................................................................... 45
CONDUCT STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 45
CONFIDENTIALITY .......................................................................................................................... 46
DRIVING COLLEGE VEHICLES .......................................................................................................... 46
E-MAIL / INTERNET USE POLICY ...................................................................................................... 47
EMPLOYEE DATING ......................................................................................................................... 47
GIFTS AND FAVORED TREATMENT ................................................................................................. 48
INCIVILITY AND BULLYING ............................................................................................................ 48
PERSONAL APPEARANCE ................................................................................................................. 49
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................... 49
PURCHASING .................................................................................................................................. 49
SALES TO STUDENTS ...................................................................................................................... 49
SMOKING ON CAMPUS.................................................................................................................... 50
SOLICITING FUNDS ON CAMPUS ..................................................................................................... 50
STUDENT REPORT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ................................................................................. 50
RESOULATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 50
SANCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 50
REPRESENTATION OF THE COLLEGE ............................................................................................... 51
USE OF COLLEGE NAME ON OTHER THAN OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS .............................................. 51
YOUR PAY ..................................................................................................................................... 51
DEDUCTIONS FROM PAYROLL ........................................................................................................ 51
DIRECT DEPOSIT ............................................................................................................................ 51
PAYCHECKS ................................................................................................................................... 51
PAYROLL CALCULATIONS .............................................................................................................. 51
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QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PAY ....................................................................................................... 51
HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY ................................................................................................ 52
VISITOR AND STUDENT ACCIDENTS ............................................................................................... 52
YOUR SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 52
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 52
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................ 52
ON THE-JOB INJURIES ..................................................................................................................... 53
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES .......................................................................................................... 53
FIRE SAFETY .................................................................................................................................. 53
GUIDELINES FOR REVISIONS TO FACULTY HANDBOOK .......................................... 53
MATERIAL UNDER REVIEW ............................................................................................................. 53
APPENDIX I LOCATION AND CAMPUS MAPS .............................................................................. 55
APPENDIX II FULL-TIME FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY ............................................... 56
APPENDIX III HELPFUL FORMS AND WEBSITES ............................................................................... 61
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WELCOME TO PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Dear Faculty Colleagues:
The 2015-16 Pulaski Technical College Faculty Handbook provides you with formative
information and processes that supports your important teaching, service, and professional
responsibility to our college.
The content of the handbook is a true reflection of the strong commitment by PTC faculty and
the Faculty Senate to making quality educational practice an absolute to our many academic and
technical courses and programs. This dedication also continues to undergird PTC’s commitment
to being a student learning centered college with student success key to all we do. Going
forward, this handbook will be reviewed annually to align with any necessary transitions that
affect that seminal practice.
I sincerely thank each of you for your devotion, time and input in developing this first edition of
the PTC Faculty Handbook.
Dr. Ellibee
Dear Colleagues:
Welcome to Pulaski Technical College! This Faculty Handbook provides you valuable
information about academics and the College that will assist you in your career here at PTC.
This handbook is a culmination of time, dedication by a strong faculty, and a commitment to our
students and each other. PTC is a true asset to our community and state. By being the largest
two-year college in Arkansas, PTC impacts more lives than any other state two-year college.
This handbook lays the foundation of practices and policies that will facilitate your major role in
transitioning students, young and old, into a better future for themselves and Arkansas.
This handbook was written by your peers for you. Please familiarize yourself with this
handbook and use it as a resource to better prepare yourself and your students to be successful in
the classroom and the communities we serve. I look forward to visiting with you and assisting
you any way I can.
Dr. Mike DeLong (Mike)
ABOUT YOUR HANDBOOK
This Faculty Handbook is intended to summarize and assist you with the more significant policies
that apply to you as a member of the Faculty of Pulaski Technical College. This Handbook is only
a summary; a more detailed description is contained in the College Policy and Procedure Manual
to which you may refer for further information.
The policies, procedures and benefits described in this Handbook are fully supported by the college
board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff. They do not, however, create an employment
agreement. Modifications to this Handbook may only be made by written approval from the
President of the College.
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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
CULTURE AND PHILOSOPHY
VISION:
Pulaski Technical College will be Arkansas’ leading comprehensive two-year
college dedicated to student success.
MISSION:
Pulaski Technical College provides high quality university transfer, career and
technical, and workforce education that promotes student learning, student
success, and the economic development of the state of Arkansas.
VALUES:
Integrity, Improvement, Individuality
CULTURE AND PHILOSOPHY OF PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Pulaski Technical College strives to create a culture of honesty and personal and professional
responsibility among Pulaski Technical College faculty and staff. As a community of educational
professionals we uphold academic integrity as foundational to appropriate conduct within the
college setting.
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
Pulaski Tech's history dates back to October 1945 when it was established as the Little Rock
Vocational School under the supervision of the Little Rock Public Schools. In October 1969,
administration of the school was transferred to the Arkansas Board of Vocational Education and
the school was named Pulaski Vocational Technical School. Early in the 1970s, 137 acres
declared surplus by the Veterans Administration were transferred to the North Little Rock
School District and Pulaski was given 40 acres for a new school site. Pulaski Vo-Tech moved
from 14th and Scott streets in Little Rock to its present location in January 1976. When the
Arkansas General Assembly created the Arkansas Technical and Community College System in
1991, Pulaski and 12 other vocational-technical schools became community colleges under the
coordination of the Arkansas Board of Higher Education. Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive twoyear college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to
four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Today the
college is the largest community college in the state and is governed by a seven-member board of
trustees, appointed by the governor. Serving students from six sites, the college derives its
support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. - See more
at: http://www.pulaskitech.edu/about_us/history.asp#sthash.eRAWI8HH.dpuf
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ACCREDITATION
Pulaski Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of
the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission may be contacted at 30 North
LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL. 60601 or may be reached by telephone at (800) 6217440.
Many programs offered by the college are also accredited or certified by third party entities. A
full listing can be found in the College Catalog.
Accrediting Criteria
Accreditation of the college is based on six major categories. They are:
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 4:
Category 5:
Category 6:
Helping Students Learn
Helping Students Learn focuses on the design, deployment, and effectiveness of
teaching-learning processes (and on the processes required to support them) that
underlie the institution’s credit and non-credit programs and courses.
Meeting Student and Other Key Stakeholder Needs
Meeting Student and Other Key Stakeholder Needs focuses on determining,
understanding and meeting needs of current and prospective students and other
key stakeholders such as alumni and community partners.
Valuing Employees
Valuing Employees explores the institution’s commitment to the hiring,
development, and evaluation of faculty, staff, and administrators.
Planning and Leading
Planning and Leading focuses on how the institution achieves its mission and
lives its vision through direction setting, goal development, strategic actions,
threat mitigation, and capitalizing on opportunities.
Knowledge Management and Resource Stewardship
Knowledge Management and Resource Stewardship addresses management of the
fiscal, physical, technological, and information structures designed to provide an
environment in which learning can thrive.
Quality Overview
Quality Overview focuses on the Continuous Quality Improvement culture and
infrastructure of the institution. This category gives the institution a chance to
reflect on all its quality improvement initiatives, how they are integrated, and how
they contribute to improvement of the institution.
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Vice President for
Economic Development
Bentley Wallace
Associate Vice President for
Public Relations and Marketing
Tim Jones
Vice President for
Learning
Mary Ann Shope
Associate VP for
Learning
Pam Cicirello
Executive Director Pulaski
Tech Foundation
Shannon Boshears
Administrative
Assistant
Administrative
Assistant
Associate VP for
Finance
Stacey Hogue
Vice President for Finance
Pat Palmer
*Accreditation Liaison
Associate VP for Human Resources &
Employee Relations  Title IX Officer
Gloria Maddox-Powell
Associate VP & Chief
Information Officer
David Glover
Associate Vice President for
Planning and Effectiveness*
Jasmine Ray
Vice President for
Student Services
Cindy Harkey
Executive Vice
President/Provost
Dr. Michael DeLong
President
Dr. Margaret A. Ellibee
Board of Trustees
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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SHARED GOVERNANCE/COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
PTC SHARED GOVERNANCE
The administration, faculty, and staff of Pulaski Technical College have a long history of
productive collaboration on various committees. Shared Governance at PTC is guided by the
Higher Learning Commission’s Statement on Shared Governance that asks for policies and
procedures to engage internal constituencies in governance. These internal stakeholders include
the governing board, administration, faculty, staff, and students
Through the collaborative efforts of shared governance, administration, faculty, staff and
students set academic requirements, policy, and processes through effective structures.
FACULTY ROLE IN SHARED GOVERNANCE
Pulaski Technical College relies on a committee structure to provide the necessary vehicle for
shared governance. The administration, faculty, and staff of Pulaski Technical College have a
long history of productive collaboration on various committees. These efforts have proven the
value and demonstrated the challenges of committee work. With the exception of the President’s
Executive Council, faculty is represented in all committees and through Faculty Senate, has direct
access to the president of the college. (The Faculty Senate Constitution can be found in the
appendix of this Handbook.)
Additionally, faculty members from each academic division comprise half the Academic Affairs
Standing Committee (AASC). The AASC is responsible for reviewing all proposals affecting
learning at the college and making recommendations to the president through the Quality Council.
Areas of purview for the AASC include curriculum, planning, operations, strategic alliances,
assessment, faculty involvement, programs, distance learning, professional development, and
library. Other examples of faculty involvement include, but are not limited to:
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Faculty from each academic division are represented on all committees, sub-committees,
and working groups in the committee structure.
Faculty members from each academic division comprise more than 80 % of each subcommittee of the Academic Affairs Standing Committee.
Faculty members from each academic division, along with the president of Faculty
Senate, sit on the college Quality Council, which serves as the hub of the decisionmaking process passing information and recommendations to the president and the board
of trustees.
Through the Academic Planning Sub-Committee, faculty drives the creation,
implementation, and evaluation of the Academic Master Plan.
Further information on shared governance may be found on the college website.
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SHARED GOVERNANCE MODEL
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FACULTY APPOINTMENTS, CONTRACTS, CREDENTIALS,
AND INSTRUCTIONAL LOADS
A.
APPOINTMENT TO FACULTY
Faculty positions will be filled after a search for potential candidates. Position postings will be
based on the fulltime faculty job description found in the appendix of this document. Candidates
and/or resumes will be reviewed by a screening committee appointed by the Dean. The committee
will determine the interviewing process and along with a HR representative participate in the
interviewing process. This committee will make recommendations to the Dean for final approval.
The President or his/her designee will present all new hires to the Board of Trustees for ratification.
Appointments to the faculty will be made without regard to race, creed, sex, religion, disability or
national origin. Pulaski Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
B.
FACULTY CONTRACTS
Employment contracts for full-time faculty will be distributed for the next year before the end of
the spring semester of the current year unless unforeseen circumstances delay distribution. The
contract will state the proposed salary for the faculty member, contingent upon availability of
funds. All contracts are for one academic year.
C.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTS
The faculty contract states that upon signing, the member agrees to abide by all policies, rules, and
regulations established by the College. Faculty members must return the signed contract by a
specified date, indicating acceptance of the position and agreement of the terms. Failure to comply
with this provision automatically voids the contract.
D.
COURSE LOAD MAXIMUMS
To maximize academic resources, each full-time faculty member may (if courses are available)
teach a maximum of two courses beyond their mandatory teaching load (including reassigned time)
per fall and spring semesters. If the full-time faculty member completes the appropriate, one-time,
professional development training, he or she may teach one additional course per fall and spring
semester for a maximum three-course overload per semester.
Summer teaching loads for both full-time and adjunct faculty will not exceed a maximum of six
combined courses in the summer, but not more than three courses per four-week summer term.
Online teaching loads will not exceed two courses (excluding course overloads) per fall and spring
semester. During the summer, instructors may teach any combination of online and physical
classes (including online only) that conforms to the above summer teaching policy.
Occasionally, special circumstances may arise that will require an instructor to maintain a course
load that exceeds the above policies. These exceptions must be approved by the Division Dean,
the Vice President for Learning, and the Provost. At the conclusion of each semester, the Vice
President for Learning will make available to all faculty a summary report indicating, by each
academic division, the number of exceptions to the course-load policy approved for that semester.
During the academic year, full-time faculty overload requests will be given priority over the
teaching requests of part-time faculty. On those occasions when the demand for course overloads
by full-time faculty exceeds the availability of courses, assignment of course overloads will be
performed as equitably as possible through a collaborative effort by the Chair of the Department,
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the Division Dean, and the Vice President for Learning. During the summer all 9-11 month faculty
are considered part-time for course assignment purposes.
E.
FILING OF CREDENTIALS
It is the responsibility of each member of the administration and faculty to have current credentials
on file in the Office of Human Resources. These credentials are records of information. All
transcripts for official college usage must be mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources by
the institution issuing the transcript.
For a faculty member to be considered for advancement across the salary schedule because of
additional education, the member must submit notification in writing to the Vice President for
Learning and arrange for an official transcript to be sent to the Office of Human Resources before
the advancement can be considered.
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FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Meeting the essential duties and responsibilities of full-time instructor at Pulaski Technical
College requires at least 40 hours a week, including work on and off campus. Much of faculty
work occurs at designated times each week (such as classes, office hours, meetings, etc.).
However, since the college offers learning opportunities around the clock, seven days a week, in
the online environment, and because much of faculty work can be accomplished off campus, an 8to-5, Monday-through-Friday schedule is impractical. A typical faculty work schedule may vary
from semester to semester and week to week in order to best accommodate student learning,
advising, committee work, professional development, and other service to the college.
In general, the minimum campus presence expectation for a full-time faculty member is 25 hours
per week (distributed throughout each day of a 5-day work week) to accommodate class schedules,
professional development, and college service with at least 5 of those hours devoted specifically
to on-campus office hours. The remaining 15 hours of each instructor’s 40 hour weekly
commitment to the college may be fulfilled either on or off campus by such activities as preparing
for class, grading, monitoring online classes, holding virtual office hours, etc.
Occasionally, special circumstances may arise that will require an instructor to maintain a campus
presence that differs from the above policies. These exceptions must be approved by the Division
Dean, the Vice President for Learning, and the Provost.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CERTIFICATION OF ROSTERS
Instructors must certify their rosters using Campus Connect by the certification roster due date
listed in the Academic Calendar. The certification roster is used to identify students who have
never attended. Roster certification also provides official data for state reporting upon which
funding is based. Therefore, it is essential that faculty certify their rosters by the roster certification
date.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class attendance by faculty members is essential for proper learning to occur. Class time will be
used effectively to enhance the learning process by ensuring classes and labs meet for the
scheduled duration to include finals being administered during finals week. Classes can only be
canceled or rescheduled with prior approval of the Division Dean.
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
In terms of curricula, it is faculty’s responsibility to do the following:
• stay abreast of research on teaching, learning, and their discipline in order to create and
revise curricula;
• use student data to align curricula with our peer institutions and the four-year institutions
the college serves;
• evaluate the needs of the students, community, and other constituencies;
• respond to those needs when necessary by creating and proposing new programs or
courses;
• propose the discontinuation of programs or courses no longer relevant to the needs of the
college’s constituencies.
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Faculty is responsible for creating learning outcomes and to identify and use assessable criteria
with which to measure those outcomes. Upon assessment of a class or course, faculty devises
strategies to improve the quality of instruction.
Faculty share best practices with their colleagues at Pulaski Technical College and its peer and
four-year institutions by presenting at various state and national conferences devoted to pedagogy.
Moreover, faculty is charged with “assurance of consistency in the level and quality of instruction
and in the expectations of student performance,” as stated above. It is faculty’s responsibility to
assess the level of performance of their colleagues as instructors of their specific discipline and as
educators by actively participating in a 360 degree evaluation process. This responsibility extends
to the faculty’s role in establishing qualifications for instructional positions within a division and
hiring new faculty.
COURSE MANAGEMENT
It is the expectation that faculty create a teaching climate that fosters learners’ thoughtful and
respectful consideration of new or alternative viewpoints and ideas, personal and collaborative
ownership of learning, and construction of personally meaningful knowledge. Targeting key
dimensions and proven principles of effective instruction, faculty may focus attention on specific
outcomes of faculty development programs, consultations, and mentorship services. In the
conceptual framework of our vision, creating and sustaining a diverse community of learners
requires faculty to commit to facilitating learning opportunities for all of their students.
COURSE SYLLABI
An up-to-date syllabus will be prepared for each course in the curriculum that follows the Pulaski
Technical College approved syllabus template. The syllabus will be distributed at the beginning of
the class and updated as needed. A copy of the syllabus will be provided to the division chair,
division dean, and the vice president for learning.
GRADING
College grading should reflect the quality of performance and achievement of course outcomes by
students.
It is the responsibility of each instructor to determine and report grades and status based on
appraisal and evaluation of student performance. Grading standards and methodologies must be
provided to students in writing at the beginning of the course and in the course syllabus. The
College is on a four-point (4) grading scale.
In the event that an instructor is unable to report grades or status, the Vice President for Learning
will consult with the Division Dean and Department Chair and report the student’s grade or status.
Final grades must be submitted by the deadline in the published calendar.
ADMINISTRATIVE DROP FOR NON-ATTENDANCE
Instructors have the authority to drop students who are not attending their classes consistently
during the fall and spring semesters. For those departments that do not have an attendance policy,
students may be dropped any time after the student consecutively has not attended twice the
number of class meetings per week. (For example, if the class meets three days per week, an
administrative drop will be processed after six days of non-attendance.) After it is determined that
the student will not be returning to class, the instructor should complete the administrative drop
form and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records. Instructors in departments that have
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more restrictive attendance policies, such as dental assisting, nursing and respiratory therapy,
should initiate the administrative drop as departmental policy dictates. There is no administrative
drop policy for the summer sessions.
ADMINISTRATIVE DROP POLICY FOR ONLINE COURSES
Students enrolled in online courses must demonstrate active engagement and participation in
online course activity every seven (7) days or they may be dropped from the course. Simply
logging into the course is not sufficient by itself to demonstrate active course engagement and/or
academic attendance.
Individual instructors determine activities that require student engagement and participation.
Examples of engagement and participation include, but are not limited to; posting to a discussion
board, contributing to collaborative activities, submitting assignments, or taking tests, quizzes, or
assignments.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Faculty members are responsible for maintaining attendance records and will supply students with
a syllabus at the beginning of the course which identifies attendance expectations.
The program/class attendance policy should be given to each student in writing. Refer to the
attendance policy as stated in the Student Catalog.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Any disciplinary action that might involve probation or dismissal of the student must be first
brought to the attention of the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
before action is taken.
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
ADVISING
The purpose of advising is to provide students with information regarding program requirements
and career options in order to make informed decisions. Full-time faculty members, as part of their
professional responsibilities, will serve as academic advisors for the student body in accordance
with the respective division advising plan.
OFFICE HOURS
Full-time Faculty will post and maintain no less than five office hours per week for meeting with
students. Additional assigned office hours for consultation with administration and peers, and for
preparation and research may be required. See Campus Presence Policy.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT POLICY
It is the intent of the College to comply with the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code, Sect.
101, et. seq.). Employees are prohibited from copying copyrighted work unless the action is
authorized by (a) specific exemptions in the copyright law, (b) the principle of fair use, (c) the fairuse guidelines, or (d) licenses or written permission from the copyright owner.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST (TEXTBOOK) ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE RULE
For those faculty who author textbooks, the college, by legislative act and Arkansas Department
of Higher Education mandate, requires faculty to designate the college as the recipient of royalties
from self-authored texts used by the faculty-author in his/her own courses. Further, faculty-authors
must abide by the Textbook Selection Academic Administrative Rule which prohibits undue
influence by textbook authors during the selection process.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips should be approved by the Vice President for Learning at least one week in advance
of the trip. Field trips are scheduled by using the Field Trip Request Form.
NEPOTISM IN THE CLASSROOM
Unless approved in writing by the President of the College, faculty members may not under any
circumstances have members of the same household or close relatives as defined herein enrolled
as students in his/her classes. Close relatives, partners, those in a dating relationship or members
of the same household are not permitted to be in positions that have a reporting responsibility to
each other. Close relatives are defined as husband, wife, domestic partner, father, mother, fatherin-law, mother-in law, grandfather, grandmother, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in law,
uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, step relatives, cousins and
domestic partner relatives.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING OF STUDENTS
Student advising is an important facet of enrolling in the College. Act 1052 requires that special
care be taken to select only those courses for which a student is adequately prepared. Upon
enrollment each student should receive counseling from the program instructor, the counselor, or
the Vice Present for Student Services. The instructor should also see that careful monitoring takes
place throughout the time the student is enrolled.
RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM
In the development of knowledge, research endeavors, and creative activities, college faculty and
students must be free to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and scholarly criticism. They must be able to
examine ideas in an atmosphere of freedom and confidence and to participate as responsible
citizens in community affairs. Academic freedoms must be subject to the self-restraints imposed
by good judgment. The faculty member must fulfill his/her responsibilities to society and to the
profession by manifesting academic competence, scholarly discretion, and good judgment. At no
time will the principle of academic freedom protect an incompetent or negligent faculty member,
nor will it prevent the institution from making proper efforts to evaluate the work of each and every
professional staff member. Faculty members are expected to recognize that accuracy,
forthrightness, integrity, dignity, and civility befit their association with the College and their
position as men and women of learning. The statement of academic freedom is intended to protect
the integrity of the discipline and those who profess it from the bias of any external agency.
Without authorization, members of the workforce should not represent themselves as speaking for
Pulaski Technical College.
PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES
From time to time faculty may be called upon to work on projects and activities other than those
directly associated with their primary assignments of teaching, advising and actively participating
in college committee work.
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FACULTY RESOURCES
LIBRARY
Pulaski Technical College maintains an expanding collection of print, online, and multimedia
resources to help students and faculty achieve their educational and professional goals. Faculty,
staff, and students are encouraged to request instructional and general interest materials for the
library collection.
PTC maintains libraries at two of its sites: PTC Main Campus and PTC-Little Rock South. All
PTC Libraries offer research computer areas, wireless access, and access to a broad range of print,
audiovisual, and online resources. PTC libraries have been the recipient of generous funding from
the Ottenheimer Foundation. As a result, PTC libraries carry the Ottenheimer name. Ottenheimer
and Ottenheimer-South Libraries also offer laptop, iPad, Kindle, and Flip camera checkout,
individual and group study rooms, and coin-operated black and white or color copiers.
PTC Libraries staff collaborates with faculty members to support the College’s Information
Literacy program. PTC Libraries offers e-mail reference, professional development workshops,
group and individual instruction, LibGuide development, and research assistance for students,
staff, and faculty. Interlibrary loan and reciprocal borrowing programs provide expanded access
to information resources. Check the Library web page for hours of operation, policies, staff contact
information, faculty services and links, research guides, and search tools.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE/CENTER FOR TEACHING
EXCELLENCE
The Professional Development Institute provides and promotes professional development
activities for PTC faculty and staff. These events are advertised through campus e-mail, but a list
of upcoming events can be located on the PDI website. The Professional Development Institute
also houses the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). As an instructional development center,
the CTE supports faculty in developing new approaches to the delivery of instruction, consulting
in the application of instructional design and the use of instructional technology tools.
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
Pulaski Technical College is committed to fulfilling all federal requirements of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments of 2008.
In doing so, Disability Services maintains a Disability Resource Center for faculty to consult
when questions arise about services offered, reasonable accommodations, assistance with testing,
etc.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Online education at Pulaski Technical College is guided and directed by the Director of Distance
Education through implementation of the PTC Quality Online Standards. Faculty anticipating
teaching in an online environment must complete mandatory training offered by the Distance
Education Department to include both course design and course management.
LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER/TUTORING
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) was established to provide students the support and
services needed to achieve their educational goals at Pulaski Technical College. The LAC is
located in CCB 306.
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WRITING CENTER
The Center for Humanities and Arts maintains a Writing Center to assist students in all
disciplines become more effective, more confident writers. A foundational belief of the writing
center is that writing is a powerful tool not only for communicating existing ideas but also for
discovering new ones; that learning to write is a life-long process; and that all writers benefit
from sharing work in progress with knowledgeable, attentive readers. The methods used in the
writing center, are multi-faceted, flexible, and above all, collaborative and reflect respect for the
individual writer, whose talents, voice, and goals are central to the mission of the center.
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FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION—FACULTY EVALUATION
A copy of the faculty job description is in the Handbook appendix along with more detailed
information supporting the responsibilities and expectations referenced below. In general, faculty
is responsible for teaching/learning, student advising, college service and committee work and
maintaining expertise in their discipline. There is an expectation of commitment to student success
and a culture of collegiality at the college. Other expectations are simple: do your job to the best
of your ability, abide by the conduct standards of the college outlined in the appendix, do nothing
illegal, and respect the students, your co-workers and the members of the community with whom
you interact. In other words, maintain professionalism.
Instructional requirements include the following:
a.
Stay abreast of research in your discipline
b.
Stay abreast of best practices in teaching/learning
c.
Fully participate in the assessment processes of the college
d.
Use student data to inform the teaching/learning process
f.
Properly manage your classes and maintain student discipline
g.
Prepare and up-date syllabi for each course you teach, appropriate to the term it is taught.
i.
Evaluate student performance, determine and report grades.
j.
Perform certain administrative functions such as certify rosters, administratively drop
students
Other general requirements are:
a.
Report to work as scheduled
b.
Attend faculty meetings, convocation, and commencement.
b.
Provide guidance and counseling to students
c.
Serve on at least one college committee
d.
Post and maintain at least five office hours per week
FACULTY EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Per Arkansas law, faculty at state-supported institutions must be evaluated on an annual basis.
At Pulaski Technical College, faculty evaluations are for academic years with the process
starting in August of each year and ending in May the following year.
The Faculty Evaluation Plan at Pulaski Technical College is divided into two general categories:
1) Observation/Feedback on Instruction, and 2) Data Analysis/Feedback for improvement.
The general timeline for faculty evaluation is 1) Observations/Feedback occur in the fall, and 2)
Data Analysis/Feedback occurs in the early spring, 3) Final evaluations with professional
development plans are completed in the late spring. It is expected that faculty will create and
implement an annual professional development plan based on the results of the faculty
evaluation plan.
All faculty evaluations are due in the office of the Vice President for Learning by April 1.
A report on faculty evaluation at Pulaski Technical College is due to the Arkansas Department of
Higher Education in late May.
A full copy of the Faculty Evaluation Plan can be found in the appendix.
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FULL-TIME FACULTY BENEFITS
This section of the Faculty Handbook describes for you the many benefits you may receive as an
employee of Pulaski Technical College. Read this section thoroughly and consider how these
benefits give you a “hidden paycheck” worth up to 35% of your salary each payday.
ACADEMIC RECESS
Upon hire Fulltime Faculty members receive all scheduled academic recesses in lieu of annual
leave.
CATASTROPHIC LEAVE BANK
Eligible employees who exhaust their annual and sick leave due to catastrophic illness of
themselves or family members may apply for paid catastrophic leave for up to 6 months
The eligible employee must be a regular, benefits-eligible, full-time, employee of the
college for at least two years.
Employees must have at least 80 hours of accrued, unused combined annual and sick leave
at the onset of the catastrophic illness to be eligible for Catastrophic Leave. This
requirement may be waived based on extraordinary circumstances if approved by the
President
Employees may voluntarily donate accrued annual and sick leave to the Catastrophic Leave Bank
as long as they have at least 80 hours of leave remaining after the donation. (Also see shared leave)
CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY LEAVE
Full-time employees are granted eight (8) hours of children’s educational activity leave per
calendar year to participate in their children’s educational activities. “Child” means a person
enrolled in prekindergarten through grade 12 (preK-12). “Educational activity” means any schoolsponsored activity.
Full-time employees shall be entitled to eight (8) hours of leave during any one (1) calendar year
for the purpose of attending or assisting with the educational activities of a child. Leave that is
unused may not be carried over to the next calendar year; and is not compensable at the time of
retirement.
DISCOUNT
With the exception of culinary classes, which have no discount, PTC employees receive up to a
30% discount for most continuing educations classes offered through the Business and Industry
Center (BIC). Please verify the cost with BIC prior to enrolling in the class. Computer courses
(Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) are free unless you choose to keep the course book. There is a charge
for the computer courses’ book.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN
The College recognizes that there are times when you and your family experience personal concerns
that affect your ability to lead a healthy and productive life. Often you can solve problems
independently; however, on occasion individuals may need help. The Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) can help you and your dependent family members deal with difficult issues in your personal
life. These can include the full range of human concerns, such as alcohol/drug abuse, marriage and
family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, financial, grief or emotional/behavioral issues. Some can be
very severe, and other concerns may only show up from time to time. The EAP can also assist you in
handling issues or problems at work. The EAP can put you in contact with a trained professional to
help resolve a problem you may be facing, in a completely confidential manner. The EAP provides
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confidential employee services at no charge to the employee to include; brief, solution-focused
individual, couples and family consultation; Individual life skills training; Life/Career coaching;
Referral/resource assistance; Emergency Services. Visit the EAP at: www.uams.edu/eap or
contact by phone at (501)686-2588; (800)542-6021.
DELTA DENTAL
PTC offers Dental Insurance through Delta Dental. Benefits become effective the month following
original hire date for new employees
HEALTH INSURANCE
All full-time employees of Pulaski Technical College are eligible to participate in the group health
insurance plan with the College. Health Insurance is effective the 1st day of the month following
your hire date. Failure to enroll in a timely manner will result in non-coverage.
IRS SECTION 125 PLAN
A 125 program is an opportunity to increase your spendable income by reducing your taxable
income. When you authorize PTC to include you in the plan, certain expenses will be withdrawn
from your check before taxes rather than after taxes. This lowers your Federal, State, and Social
Security withholdings and thereby increases your spendable income.
JURY DUTY AND COURT APPEARANCES
No deduction shall be made from the salary of an employee for required appearances in court,
including jury duty, when the reasons for such appearances are not personal to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
$20,000 Basic Term Life Insurance benefit provided to all state employees at no cost to the
employee -Provided by Lincoln Financial. Additional Life Insurance is available to purchase.
LONG TERM DISABILITY
100% Paid by PTC and is effective the 1st day of the month following your hire date.
MILITARY LEAVE
Military leaves of absence will be granted in accordance with applicable federal law. A copy of
your military orders must be presented to your site/department director. You may use accrued
annual leave if you so elect. Full-time employees who are members of the National Guard or
any of the reserve branches of the US Armed Forces are granted paid leave at the rate of fifteen
(15) working days per calendar year, plus necessary travel time for annual training purposes.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Each year during the month of November, Pulaski Technical College conducts an Open
Enrollment period for all benefits. During this time, employees may elect to make changes to their
existing benefits coverage. For example, if someone has “employee only” coverage and wishes to
change to “family coverage”, they may make this change during the month of November. During
the course of the year, employees may make changes to their benefits due to "qualifying events".
Qualifying events may occur due to change in marital status, the birth or adoption of a child, a
change in the spouse’s job, etc. If you feel you have a qualifying event and would like to make a
change, please contact the Human Resources Office. Specific details regarding all forms of
insurance coverage are available from the Office of Human Resources.
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PERSONAL DAYS
Full-time faculty members may request one professional leave day each fall and spring semester.
Request for the professional leave day will be made at least one week in advance. A plan for class
instruction will also be submitted to the Division Dean.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN
As a part of the offered Health Insurance plan, a prescription drug plan is provided by Express
Scripts www.expresscripts.com 1-800-451-6245
RETIREMENT PLANS
There are several retirement plans available to employees. Participation in one of the systems is
mandatory.
ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The College contributes to the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System at a rate of
12.46 percent of the member’s gross salary. All new employees first hired on or after July
1, 2005 are contributory. All new employees must contribute an additional 5 percent of
their gross salary. Member contributions to this fund are tax sheltered. This plan vests in
five years.
ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The College contributes to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System at a rate of 14 percent
of the member’s gross salary. All new employees must contribute an additional 6 percent
of their gross salary. Member contributions to this fund are tax sheltered. This plan vests
in five years.
ALTERNATE RETIREMENT PLAN (ARP)
Employees electing the ARP must contribute 6 percent of their gross salary, with the
College contributing 12 percent for employees hired prior to July 1, 1991, and 10 percent
for employees hired after July 1, 1991. This plan vests in one year.
TIAA-CREF, VALIC & MET-LIFE
Employees electing this option must contribute 6 percent of their gross salary, with the
College contributing 10 percent.
VOLUNTARY ANNUITY
All employees (full-time and part-time) may exercise the option of carrying a voluntary
annuity. This option will be unmatched and may not exceed the federally established
limitation. This is voluntary and the College does not match contributions. Please see the
Office of Human Resources if you are interested in setting up a voluntary annuity.
RETIREMENT PLAN LOANS
Pulaski Technical College employees who are enrolled in the Alternate Retirement Plan may be
authorized by the College to take a loan secured by their retirement plan accumulations, under the
following conditions:
The retirement plan must be vested (ARP’s vest after one year)
Loans can be taken against accumulated employee contributions only
The maximum loan is $50,000
Loans can be used for home mortgages, educational expenses, and emergencies only
Loans will be authorized only if the company arranges for direct repayment of the loan to the
company. The College will not participate in collecting loan payments.
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SABBATICAL LEAVE
Beginning Spring Term 2015, Sabbatical Leave is being frozen for an indefinite period of time
while it is being studied. However, when operable, any full-time faculty member who has rendered
service to the College for at least seven consecutive years may be granted a sabbatical leave of
absence for one semester (Fall or Spring) at base contract salary or for two consecutive semesters
(Fall and Spring) at fifty percent of base contract salary not to exceed one year. Upon the
recommendation of the President, this leave of absence is granted for the purpose of study that will
benefit the College and enrich instruction for students. While on sabbatical leave, the faculty
member may receive a full stipend of up to one hundred percent of base contract salary for a
maximum period of one long semester or up to one-half of his or her base contract salary for a
maximum period of two consecutive long semesters at fifty percent of base contract salary for the
previous year.
SHARED LEAVE
The Shared Leave Program allows for the donation of an employee’s earned sick or annual leave
to another employee who is employed by the same state employer or same state-supported
institution, who is suffering from a severe illness or has an immediate family member who is
severely ill. An employee is eligible to receive shared leave if the employee has:
Been continuously employed for more than one (1) year by the same state agency;
Cumulative earned sick and annual leave in excess of eighty (80) hours at the onset of the
severe illness;
Applied in writing for shared leave;
Received written approval for shared leave from his or her employer; and,
Not been disciplined for leave abuse by a state agency within two (2) years from the date
of application.
SICK LEAVE
Fulltime Faculty Members accrue 8 hours of Sick leave each month from September – May. Sick
leave credit begins to accrue immediately with the start of employment. Sick leave must be earned
before it can be used. Sick leave accrues only when an employee is in the pay status, and does not
accrue while an employee is on personal leave-without-pay for ten or more days in a calendar
month.
Absence due to illness or disability is charged in the following order: (1) Earned Sick Leave, (2)
Compensatory Time, (3) Earned Annual Leave, (4) Leave without Pay (LWOP). Maternity leave
is treated the same as any other sick leave or disability.
• Maximum Sick Leave Accrual
Accrued sick leave may exceed 120 days (960 hours) during the calendar year, but those days in
excess of 120 will be forfeited if not used by December 31 or each year.
• Reasons for Using Sick Leave
Sick leave may be used for the following purposes: When the employee is unable to work because
of sickness, or injury; or for medical, dental, or optical treatment. Sick leave may also be used for
a death or serious illness of a member of the employee’s immediate family. Immediate family is
defined as the father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, child, grandparents, in-laws, or any individual
acting as a parent or guardian of an employee.
The use of sick leave is contingent upon the occurrence of one of the events listed above. If the
event never occurs, the employee is not entitled to sick leave benefits. When possible, requests
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for sick leave for purpose of medical, dental, or optical examination, hospital stays, funerals, etc.
should be made in advance.
• Reporting Sick Leave
When an illness occurs, the employee should report his or her absence to his or her supervisor as
soon as possible. A leave form is to be filled out within two days after the employee returns to
work. If the employee does not make proper notification for use of sick leave, such absences can
be charged to annual leave (classified employees) or leave without pay. Such determination will
be made at the President’s discretion.
• Sick Leave at Resignation or Termination
Accrued, unused sick leave will not be paid at time of termination, resignation, or other action by
which a person ceases to be employed by the College.
• Sick Leave at Retirement
Upon retirement or death, any full-time employee or beneficiary of any full-time employee of the
College shall receive compensation for accumulated unused sick leave at retirement if accumulated
days of sick leave are greater than 50 days up to a maximum of $7,500 according to the schedule
authorized under the sick leave policy. Compensation for accumulated unused sick leave under
this section shall not be used by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System in the calculation of
final average salary under ACA §24-7-202(14).
The College reserves the right to change or stop the Sick Leave at Retirement Compensation
Program if the need is determined by the Board of Trustees.
SICK LEAVE TRANSFER
A public school employee transferring to a two year college can transfer sick leave not to exceed
ninety (90) days. “ Employees of a school district, an educational cooperative, a state education
agency, or a two year college who leave the school district, educational cooperative, state
education agency, or two year college and accept employment in another school district, an
educational cooperative, a state education agency, or a two year college shall be granted credit by
the new school district, education cooperative, state education agency, or two year college for any
unused sick leave accumulated by the employee while employed by the former employer, but not
to exceed a maximum of ninety (90) days…The provisions of this section shall apply to
employment with another school district, educational cooperative, state education agency, or two
year college on or after July 1, 1997.” (Arkansas Code 6-17-1206)
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security is an important part of every employee’s retirement benefit. The employee’s
contribution for Social Security and Medicare is matched by the college.
TUITION WAIVERS
Full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children will be exempt from paying Pulaski
Technical College tuition. Employee enrollment in Pulaski Technical College courses will be
subject to approval of his or her supervisor and will not interfere with College operations. An
employee who attends class during his or her normal workday will be expected to make up the
time. Specialty Lab fees will not be included as part of tuition. Forms are available in the Offices
of Financial Aid and Human Resources or via Technet. The dependent child must be under the
age of 24 and a full-time student or any age if permanently and totally disabled and must have met
other tests as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the employee’s income taxes
will be required if student is over 24 years of age.
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TIME OFF TO VOTE
In the event the polling place is not open to allow an employee to vote before or after his/her
regularly scheduled shift, and employee may be granted time off in accordance with state law.
Arkansas - Any full -time employee may request and receive one hour off with pay to vote.
Those requesting leave must complete a Request for Leave form for his/her supervisor no less than
(2) two working days before the date of election so that the department work schedule can be
adjusted.
VISION PLAN
VSP Signature Plan is available for full-time employees and their dependents.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Workers’ Compensation provides all necessary medical, surgical, and hospital treatment following
an injury on the job.
In the event an employee is in an accident arising out of the course of employment, a report of the
injury must be made to the Office of Human Resources. The employee should provide the report
on a form provided by the Workers’ Compensation Commission before treatment is provided,
unless an injury renders the employee mentally or physically unable to do so. The employer shall
not be responsible for disability, medical, or other benefits prior to receipt of the employee’s report
of injury.
Employees who are absent from work due to an occupational injury or illness will be subject to
Arkansas Human Resource Management System policy statement, section 105, subsection 4.0
Workers’ Compensation. See on-the-job injury.
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PART-TIME FACULTY BENEFITS
This section of the Faculty Handbook describes for you the many benefits you may receive as a
part-time faculty member of Pulaski Technical College. Read this section thoroughly and
consider how these benefits give you a “hidden paycheck” each payday.
DISCOUNTS
With the exception of culinary classes, which have no discount, PTC employees receive up to a
30% discount for most continuing educations classes offered through the Business and Industry
Center (BIC). Please verify the cost with BIC prior to enrolling in the class. Computer courses
(Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) are free unless you choose to keep the course book. There is a charge
for the computer courses’ book.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN
The College recognizes that there are times when you and your family experience personal
concerns that affect your ability to lead a healthy and productive life. Often you can solve problems
independently; however, on occasion individuals may need help. The Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) can help you and your dependent family members deal with difficult issues in your
personal life. These can include the full range of human concerns, such as alcohol/drug abuse,
marriage and family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, financial, grief or emotional/behavioral
issues. Some can be very severe, and other concerns may only show up from time to time. The
EAP can also assist you in handling issues or problems at work. The EAP can put you in contact
with a trained professional to help resolve a problem you may be facing, in a completely
confidential manner. The EAP provides confidential employee services at no charge to the
employee to include; brief, solution-focused individual, couples and family consultation;
Individual life skills training; Life/Career coaching; Referral/resource assistance; Emergency
Services. Visit the EAP at: www.uams.edu/eap or contact by phone at (501)686-2588;
(800)542-6021.
PART-TIME FACULTY TUITION WAIVER
Part-time faculty members (employee only) will be eligible for tuition waivers after three (3) years
of continuous employment with Pulaski Technical College while still employed by the College.
Immediate family members of part-time faculty will be eligible for tuition waivers after five (5)
years of continuous employment with Pulaski Technical College, while still employed by the
College. Specialty Lab fees will not be included as part of tuition.
Forms are available in the Offices of Financial Aid and Human Resources or via Technet. If the
student named above is a dependent child. The dependent child must be under the age of 24 and a
full-time student or any age if permanently and totally disabled and must have met other tests as
determined by the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the employee’s income taxes will be
required if student is over 24 years of age.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security is an important part of every employee’s retirement benefit. The employee’s
contribution for Social Security and Medicare is matched by the college.
VOLUNTARY UNMATCHED ANNUITY
All employees (full-time and part-time) may exercise the option of carrying a voluntary annuity.
This option will be unmatched and may not exceed the federally established limitation. This is
voluntary and the College does not match contributions. Please see the Office of Human Resources
if you are interested in setting up a voluntary annuity.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Workers’ Compensation provides all necessary medical, surgical, and hospital treatment following
an injury on the job. In the event an employee is in an accident arising out of the course of
employment, a report of the injury must be made to the Office of Human Resources. The employee
should provide the report on a form provided by the Workers’ Compensation Commission before
treatment is provided, unless an injury renders the employee mentally or physically unable to do
so. The employer shall not be responsible for disability, medical, or other benefits prior to receipt
of the employee’s report of injury.
Employees who are absent from work due to an occupational injury or illness will be subject to
Arkansas Human Resource Management System policy statement, section 105, subsection 4.0
Workers’ Compensation. See on-the-job injury.
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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES RELATED TO FACULTY
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The policy of Pulaski Technical College (PTC) is to provide equal employment opportunities
without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability,
national origin, ancestry or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
The policies relate to all phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting,
employment, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, layoff, recall, rates of pay or
other forms of compensation, selection for training, use of all facilities and participation in all
College sponsored employee activities. Pulaski Technical College is committed to treating all
colleagues with Dignity and Respect. Before any new employee can be assigned to any position
at Pulaski Technical College, the individual must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work
as specified by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
The affirmative action officer is the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Employee
Relations (AVPHR).
HARASSMENT AND HARASSMENT RELIEF
Pulaski Technical College requires that harassment, sexual or otherwise, be treated as a serious
matter. All claims of harassment are thoroughly investigated. Any form of harassment by any
member of the Faculty, a student, vendor or outside contractor directed at the individual’s race,
color, sex, sexual preference or orientation, religion, veteran status, age or physical or mental
disability is a violation of this policy and will be treated as a serious matter and will result in
appropriate action up to termination. For these purposes, the term "harassment" includes, but is
not necessarily limited to slurs, jokes, abusive/degrading or profane language, other verbal,
graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, sex, religious opinions or
affiliations, national origin, age, veteran status or physical or mental disability.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDED
Pulaski Technical College prohibits the harassment of individuals based on disability in
accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with
Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees
who are “qualified individuals with a disability”. In 2008 President George W. Bush signed the
ADA Amendments Act, which gave workers with disabilities broader protections by adding the
following to the list of “major life activities”: “caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing,
hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning,
reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working.” An employee/candidate must be
able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations to be work
in or hired for a position.
Harassment based on disability shall be defined as criticizing, taunting, belittling, or denying
Education or work related opportunities to an individual based on a documented disability.
The College will seek to prevent such Harassment by: Publishing this policy in student and
faculty/staff handbooks; Bringing awareness of this policy in new student and faculty/staff
orientations; Proactively investigating and, where justified, redressing reported incidents of such
harassment; Investigations will be the responsibility of the College’s Dean of Students or AVP for
HR, depending on the nature of the incident.
Individuals who feel they have been harassed on the basis of a documented disability will have
access to the College grievance procedures. Individuals who are found to have harassed another
individual based on a disability will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of the College.
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PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS
Pulaski Technical College’s core procedural due process privileges are the rights to notice and a
hearing. In other words, in any disciplinary proceeding, the individual who might be negatively
affected by the outcome of the proceeding has the right to be told that the event is going to take
place and the opportunity to explain his or her side of the situation before a decision is
made. Pulaski Technical College has a progressive process for taking disciplinary actions (see
Counseling Review Process) and a Conflict Resolution Process (see Conflict Resolution
Procedure) for appealing actions taken. Neither of these processes creates an employment
agreement and in accordance with Arkansas law, employment at Pulaski Technical College is “atwill”. There can be no change to the relationship unless the President of the College specifically
states, in writing, that your personal employment will not be on an at-will basis.
A. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AGAINST FACULTY (DISCRIMINATION-ACADEMIC FREEDOM/SPEECH
ISSUES)
1. Upon determining a complaint against an instructor by any student, employee or other
instructor, involving any type of discrimination, including but not limited to sexual
harassment as defined in Policy APHRSS 2.34.1 and containing a possible issue of
Academic Freedom/Free Speech as specifically defined herein, or a defense of Academic
Freedom/Free Speech, the Complainant shall be referred to the Title IX Compliance
Officer or a Deputy who shall implement this procedure: Any Grievance/complaints
consisting solely of Academic Freedom/Free Speech without any claim of
discrimination/harassment shall begin at Section 4A herein. All other grievances or
complaints against faculty shall be according to Procedure B.
2. All complaints should be filed within 5 class days of the occurrence of the alleged
discrimination or most recent occurrence of alleged discrimination. Complaints filed after
5 class days shall be accepted if, in the opinion of the Title IX Compliance Officer, such
conditions existed as to have warranted the delay of the filing. All notices may be made
personally, by PTC email or certified mail. The burden of proof for determining a violation
of any discrimination policy shall be by a preponderance of the evidence. The Complaint
shall be in writing and signed by the Complainant(s).
3. A Deputy Title IX Compliance Officer shall within 3 class days after receipt of the
complaint, convene a Review Board consisting of the Deputy Title IX Compliance Officer
and one other Deputy and at least one other individual trained in discrimination cases, to
initially investigate and review the complaint and such other evidence as may be collected
by the Review Board. The Review Board shall determine charges, if any, with possible
disciplinary measures, to be levied against the Instructor and may finalize the complaint
with the complainant. The Review Board may impose interim measures necessary to
protect a complainant or an instructor, but not termination or suspension without pay, upon
determination of severe or pervasive incidents. If the Review Board finds insufficient
evidence to support reasonable cause the complaint/grievance shall be closed with no
further action.
4. The Instructor and appropriate Dean shall be notified in writing within 2 class days by the
Title IX Compliance Officer or Deputy, of the charges, results of any investigation and
possible disciplinary actions. The instructor shall have 3 class days to respond in writing
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with statements, information, mitigating circumstances, and defenses including the defense
of Academic Freedom/Free Speech. The instructor may in his/her response request an
informal meeting with the Provost and VPL to mutually resolve the issue. If so requested
and a resolution is not forthcoming, or if not requested, the Deputy Title IX Compliance
Officer shall within 3 class days appoint an Investigation Team of at least three qualified
investigators who may be the Compliance Officer, the Deputy Compliance Officer already
assigned to the case or other Deputy Compliance Officer, or other individual who has been
trained in discrimination cases, who shall affirm in writing that he/she maintains no bias as
to the charges or any party.
4A.Upon an action transferred to this Grievance A from Grievance B or any complaint solely
involving Academic Freedom/Free Speech but no claim of discrimination/harassment the
action shall be received by the VPL who shall immediately provide notice to the
Instructor in question, if the complaint does not originate from Grievance B, and receive
the immediate response of the Instructor. The VPL shall then form an Investigation Team
consisting of 3 faculty members, one chosen by the instructor, one chosen by the VPL
and one chosen randomly by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources. Reports
of the Investigation Team shall be forwarded directly to the Provost for final
determination as opposed to a Title IX Deputy. No appeals under Section 7 herein shall
be available as to these actions.
5. The Investigation Team shall convene within 10 class days of their appointments with
written notice of a hearing to be given to the instructor and complainant no less than 3 class
days in advance. The Investigation Team shall review all claims or allegations and summon
all necessary documents and witnesses as it deems necessary and postpone the hearing, but
for no more than 15 class days after the date of the written notice to the instructor. The
instructor shall have the right to attend any hearing, call and examine witnesses, as
approved by the Investigation Team, or examine any documents in connection with the
grievance. The instructor and PTC may retain an observer/witness from the campus
community. The Investigation Team may conduct hearings as it so determines without
requiring rules of judicial process or evidence nor shall the hearing be considered a full
dress judicial hearing. All hearings shall be private. The Investigation Team shall provide
a written report of findings and conclusions, based upon a preponderance of the evidence,
or lack thereof, and recommended discipline, if any, to the Deputy, complainant and
instructor within 3 class days after the hearing. A finding or lack of finding of Academic
Freedom/Free Speech, if applicable, shall be noted in the findings and conclusions. The
Deputy shall forward the findings and conclusions to the President with his or her
comments.
6.
(4)
The Provost, with the advice of the Deputy Compliance Officer in charge of the case,
shall, by Letter of Determination, accept or reject the findings and conclusions of the
Investigation Team, in whole or in part within 2 class days of the receipt thereof. If any
acceptance or rejection shall result in discipline against the instructor notice of the
acceptance or rejection, with rejection rationale based upon clear and convincing evidence,
discipline to be applied, which shall be reasonably related to the offense, shall be made to
the instructor by the Provost within 2 class days as shall decisions in favor of the instructor.
The decision of the Provost on, and discipline for, the charges shall be final except as
provided below in Paragraph 7. All documentation of the investigation, decisions and
discipline shall be forwarded to the AVPHR and shall remain confidential except as
required under Arkansas law.
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7. Final decisions of the Provost may be appealed by the instructor to the President through
the Title IX Compliance Officer within 5 class days after notice by the Provost of the Letter
of Determination. Appeals may only be made and must be shown by clear and convincing
evidence of the following:
a. A procedural or substantive error occurred that significantly impacted the outcome of
the hearing or
b. New information has been found which was unavailable during the original hearing or
investigation that could substantially impact the original finding or sanction or.
c. The sanctions imposed are substantially disproportionate to the severity of the
violation.
Upon a determination under (a) above the Title IX Compliance Officer may refer the matter
back to the Investigation Team with instructions for correction or in the event of bias shall
order a new Investigation Team and hearing. The results of the additional hearing shall be
referred to the President who will make the final determination. The President’s decision
is non-appealable. Upon a determination under (b) above the Title IX Compliance Officer
shall refer the new evidence to the Investigation Team for reconsideration. The results of
the additional hearing shall be referred to the President who will make the final
determination. The President’s decision is non-appealable
Upon a determination of (c) the issue shall be referred to three members of the President’s
Council which may increase, decrease or otherwise modify the sanctions. The
recommended actions shall be forwarded to the President for final determination. The
President’s decision is non-appealable.
8. All parties shall maintain confidentiality as to identities but confidentiality cannot be
guaranteed. Any party may use any information in a separate legal or administrative
process. It shall be a violation to retaliate or attempt to retaliate against any person making
a claim of discrimination. A person who believes retaliation has occurred should notify the
Title IX Compliance Officer immediately
9. Class days shall not include Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, but shall include class days
of summer sessions. Class days shall include “in-service” days and final exam periods.
(17)(4) All reasonable efforts shall be made to complete this process within 60 calendar
days of the grievance/complaint being filed excluding the appeal procedures which shall
be reasonably expected to take no more than 20 days.
10. Should any provision of this procedure, as applied to faculty, be deemed inconsistent with
Policy Number APHRSS 2.34.1 the Title IX Compliance Officer shall rule as to the proper
procedure to be utilized and said ruling shall be final.
B. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AGAINST FACULTY (CONDUCT/PERFORMANCE ISSUES)
It shall be the policy of PTC not to discipline a full time instructor without a showing of cause
based upon substantial evidence.(18) Cause shall be determined as follows:
1. Grievances against faculty which result from actions which are disruptive and detrimental
to the functioning of an orderly, efficient and safe (program and/or working relationships
that must be maintained, and those actions that disrupt normal activities or bring discredit
to the college shall be handled under this procedure.
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a. Incidents of serious cause as determined by three of the following, after a prompt and
reasonable investigation: Dean, Department Head, VPL, Provost, AVPHR, or Public
Safety Officer
i)
Use or effects of alcohol (except when germane to the subject matter of the
course) or drugs during working hours or drug or alcohol abuse
ii) Felony convictions
iii)
Hostile, intimidating or threatening conduct, including physical or verbal conduct
other than acts constituting hostile environment in discrimination issues
iv) Willful violations of state or federal law
v)
Theft, misuse, or misappropriation of college property or funds
vi) Insubordination by a refusal to comply with current or previous requests or
directions of a superior in actions involving ordinary cause or repeat actions of
ordinary cause
vii) Knowingly or purposefully making false representations to any college official or
hearing panel in connection with a grievance
viii) Other acts that create danger to any college individual or harm to the college
Upon incidents of serious cause the VPL or Provost may consult with the AVPHR and
shall (18) notify the instructor and the appropriate Dean with documented discussion of the
charges, evidence, considered disciplines and response of the instructor, which may include
mitigating circumstances. The instructor may then be disciplined, which discipline shall be
reasonably related to the offense,(18) by the Dean, VPL or Provost. Discipline may include,
but not be limited to, suspension without pay, or termination. The instructor may appeal
this decision to the President for relief with clear and convincing evidence that the
procedure was not followed and/or substantial evidence (18) does not exist, and/or that the
discipline is not reasonably related to the offense. All decisions by the President shall be
final. Failure or refusal of any instructor to cooperate with an investigation or discussion
(20)
may result in negative inferences drawn against the instructor. No defense of Academic
Freedom/Free Speech shall be allowed in severe cause actions.
b. Incidents of ordinary cause as determined by two of the following after reasonable
investigation: Department Chair/Director or Dean, VPL, Provost, or AVPHR
i) failure to report for work without reasonable notification to and/or approval of a
superior
ii) failure to timely hold classes
iii) failure to perform requirements of a course or syllabus including, but not limited
to, failure to assess students with feedback and respond to student requests
iv) excessive number of unfavorable ADP decisions as compared to peers
v) continuous low student evaluation ratings as compared to peers
vi) use of profanity in the workplace or classroom when not germane to the subject
matter of the course or of a matter of public concern
vii) other actions evidencing negligence, unprofessional conduct or incompetence
viii) any combination of the above no single incident of which creates cause
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Upon incidents of ordinary cause the Dean or the VPL shall discuss the issues with the
instructor to reach a timely and appropriate resolution considering any mitigating
circumstances of the instructor. Disciplinary resolutions, which shall be reasonably related
to the offense, (18) may include, but are not limited to, probation, training seminars, and
requests/directions for correcting the conduct, but not to include termination or suspension
without previous warning. Such discussions and resolutions, with instructor response, shall
be documented in the instructor’s official employment file and/or next evaluation. Failure
or refusal of an instructor to participate in the discussion shall be grounds for
insubordination. Upon an assertion of Academic Freedom/Free Speech, allowed only under
vi or vii herein the action shall transfer to Grievance A beginning with the appointment of
a Faculty Investigation Team under subsection 4A. The transfer shall subject the instructor
to additional disciplines of suspension or termination. All resolution discussions shall be
considered notice and opportunity to be heard for repeat violations under Grievance B (1)
(a) (vi) above.
1. The publication of Grievance Process A and B in this faculty handbook shall be notice to
all instructors of the consequences that could result from an instructor’s action or behavior.
2. Documented disciplines or resolutions under Grievance Process A or B are considered
sanctions under Reductions in Force procedures. Nothing in Grievance Process B shall
prohibit a supervisor of any level from informally resolving an issue with a verbal warning.
Verbal warnings shall not be considered a documented issue or a sanction. No informal
resolutions of discrimination cases may be implemented except according to Grievance A.
All discrimination/harassment cases must be reported to a Title IX Compliance Officer or
Deputy.
3. Any party knowingly or purposefully making false representations in any grievance or to
any College Official or Investigation Team shall be subject to discipline under appropriate
procedures of PTC.
4. Previous grievances, including decisions under Academic Due Process (ADP) matters
decided in favor of an instructor, or dismissed grievances shall not be evidence in any
grievance against an instructor. Unfavorable decisions under ADP matters, or any previous
unfavorable grievances and mutually resolved grievances shall not be considered for guilt
in any grievance or in a discrimination/academic due process hearing unless determined by
the Investigation Team to be relevant whereupon the Investigation may consider those with
the totality of the circumstances. All previous unfavorable decisions of any type may be
used for determining discipline in any grievance.
5. Discipline may include, but is not limited to, written censure, probation, suspension with
or without pay, immediate termination, re-assignment of duties or non-continuation of
appointment.
6. PTC may make changes to these procedures as necessary with appropriate notice to faculty.
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM/FREE SPEECH- DEFINED
A. INSTITUTION ACADEMIC FREEDOM
PTC shall have academic freedom in determining who teaches, what is taught, how it is taught
and who is permitted as a student in any class or program offered. The interests of the instructor
as listed herein shall be balanced against the interests of PTC in the operation of an efficient
educational institution.
B. INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM - CLASSROOM SPEECH
Speech by instructors, including viewpoints, of public, social, economic, political or scientific
concern, which is germane to the subject matter of the course, (13) and
1. does not create danger to the instructor, any student or other college personnel or,
2. does not disrupt and/or make unsafe the learning environment of the classroom or the
processes of the college or,
3. is not discriminatory conduct, defamatory, or unprotected speech under law or
4. does not serve to proselytize or indoctrinate a student to the instructor’s viewpoints
All speech, if germane to the subject matter of the course that is considered controversial or
offensive is speech within the meaning of instructor academic freedom.
C. INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM - INTRAMURAL SPEECH
Non-classroom, on campus speech by instructors, including speech in connection with
1. Shared Governance issues, or
2. Extra-curricular activities such as organizations, committees, meetings, or forums that is
germane to the subject matter of these entities but also including off campus events
sanctioned by PTC
3. All speech under this subsection shall be consistent with the guidelines of Section B above.
D. INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM - EXTRAMURAL SPEECH
Off-campus speech which shall include speech in connection with
1. the publication of material connected to academic research or compilation or
2. issues of public, social, economic, political, or scientific concern or Shared Governance
Provided however, an instructor shall clarify that he/she is speaking as a citizen and not as an
employee and the speech does not disrupt and/or make unsafe the learning environment of the
classroom or processes of the college.
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COUNSELING REVIEW PROCESS
If disciplinary action becomes necessary, the type of discipline will be determined by management
on an individual basis according to the nature of the circumstances surrounding the problem. While
you are free to terminate your employment at the College anytime and for any reason and we are
free to discharge you at any time for any reason, the College, at its discretion, may follow a
progressive counseling system in a timeframe seen as appropriate by your supervisor and by
administration. Counseling review actions may include verbal warnings, written warnings, PIP,
suspension and termination. Depending on the facts and circumstances involved in each situation,
management may choose to begin correctional action at any step up to and including immediate
discharge. However, in most cases the steps listed below should be followed (excluding executive
management personnel).
Verbal Warning
A verbal warning is a notation, made by your supervisor, of the date, time and circumstance of
a problem situation, which has been discussed with you. You will be asked to sign a verbal
warning summary sheet.
Written Warning
A written warning, reviewed with the AVPHR or designee, discussed privately between the
employee and the supervisor and AVPHR signed and dated by both the employee and
supervisor, with a copy placed in the HR file. The purpose of the employee signing and dating
the written warning is to show that the written warning has been received, not that the employee
necessarily agrees with the supervisor's conclusion. If the employee refuses to sign the
counseling form, a witness who can verify the employee was made aware of the issue, will
sign the counseling form stating the employee in question viewed the form and was unwilling
to sign the form.
Performance Improvement Plan
Whenever an employee has been involved in a disciplinary situation that has not been readily
resolved or when he/she has demonstrated an inability to perform assigned work
responsibilities efficiently, the employee may be given a final warning or placed on a
performance improvement plan (PIP). A PIP is developed with the assistance of the AVPHR
or his/her designee. PIP status will last for a predetermined amount of time generally not to
exceed 90 days. Within this time period, the employee must demonstrate a willingness and
ability to meet and maintain the conduct and/or work requirements as specified by the
supervisor and the college. At the end of the performance improvement period, the
performance improvement plan may be closed or, if established goals are not met, dismissal
may occur. Performance Improvement Plans are not required prior to termination and
employees may be terminated without a prior PIP.
Suspension
Suspensions may be implemented as part of a fact-finding process when the College finds it
necessary. Suspensions are not required prior to termination and employees may be terminated
without a prior suspension. Investigative suspensions may extend for whatever period is
necessary to complete the investigation. The AVPHR will review and approve all suspensions
in advance. On-the-spot suspensions will be reviewed by the AVPHR for appropriateness as
soon as possible after the suspension begins.
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If it is determined that an employee shall not be reinstated, the employee will be terminated as
of the date last worked with any money paid to the employee during his suspension deducted
from his/her final paycheck. Suspensions are without pay unless indicated otherwise by the
President, Provost or AVPHR at the time of the suspension. In most cases the approval of the
AVPHR will be obtained prior to the discharge of any employee. The President approves all
terminations prior to discharge of any employee.
Termination
While termination may result from an employee's repetition of a problem, which has been
subject to prior counseling review, all employment at the College is “at-will”. The College
may terminate any employee at any time for any reason, regardless of whether the employee
has been subject to previous counseling review action.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
Pulaski Technical College strives to resolve employer/employee dissatisfactions before they
develop into more serious issues. The College seeks to treat each employee fairly. Before any
problem can be solved, it must be expressed, and remedies must be explored. Employees who
believe that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any of the college's
policies, rules, or procedures may utilize the conflict resolution procedure. Satisfactory solutions
to any problems employees may encounter can only be found by discussing the problems with the
proper people. The AVP for Human Resources or designee is available to answer questions, give
exact wording of policies and procedures, etc.
Issues considered grievable include but are not limited to decisions affecting the employee relating
to annual leave, sick leave, compensatory time, dismissal, suspension, promotion, demotion, and
disciplinary actions. Issues regarding sex discrimination, sexual assault and sexual harassment are
resolved in accordance with the administrative policy entitled Complaints on Sex Discrimination,
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct. While performance evaluations are not considered
grievable, the recipient may appeal his/her performance evaluation to the evaluator’s
supervisor. The decision of the evaluator’s supervisor is final. Additional issues that are not
grievable include college policies, work assignments and reassignments, reductions in force,
matters that are outside the control of the College, and the results of a conflict resolution/grievance
proceeding.
Step One: Immediate Supervisor
An employee with a grievance must present his/her complaint in writing to his/her immediate
supervisor within five (5) working days of the occurrence of the event which precipitates the
complaint. If the grievance is not based on a specific incident but is founded on a series of
events or a pattern of behavior, a specific example occurring within five (5) working days of
the filing of the grievance must be cited. Any grievance not raised within this period is
considered to be waived. The supervisor will be allowed up to five (5) working days to respond
(Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excluded). The employee will receive the supervisor's
written response and a copy is furnished to the AVP for Human Resources. If there is more
than one level of supervision between the employee and the Department Director/Dean, then
Step One shall be followed with each level until the matter is successfully resolved. Assistance,
if needed, will be provided by Human Resources.
Step Two: Department Director / Dean
If a satisfactory answer or settlement is not received from the immediate supervisor, the
employee should put the grievance in writing and present it to the area Dean/Department
Director within five (5) working days. The employee may obtain help from the Human
Resources in preparing a statement of the grievance. However, Human Resources will not write
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or type the grievance for the employee. The Dean/Department Director will provide a written
answer within five (5) working days of receipt of the written grievance.
Step Three: Area Vice President
If the employee is not satisfied with the decision made in Step Two, he/she may appeal the
decision in writing to the appropriate Vice President. Within five (5) working days, the VP,
will discuss (in the presence of AVPHR) the problem with the employee, investigate the
matter, and provide a written summary to the employee
Job Responsibilities: Job assignments must not act as a barrier to an employee's right to
fully utilize PTC’s conflict resolution procedures. However, involvement in a grievance does
not excuse the employee from assigned job responsibilities.
Timeliness: Specific time frames are included in each step of the grievance procedure to
ensure that complaints are heard and resolved quickly. They are not intended to be so rigid as
to defeat the purpose of the procedure and so can be extended by mutual agreement or due to
circumstances that cause unavoidable delays.
Step Four: Provost/EVP
If the employee is not satisfied with the decision made in Step Three, he/she may appeal the
decision in writing to the Provost/EVP. Within five (5) working days, the Provost/EVP, will
discuss (in the presence AVPHR) the problem with the employee, investigate the matter, and
provide a written summary to the employee within five (5) working days. Except in the case
of termination or discrimination not based on sex the decision of the Provost/EVP is final.
Step Five: President
In the case of termination or discrimination not based on sex the employee can appeal to the
President (through the AVP for Human Resources) within five (5) days by submitting the
completed grievance to the AVP for Human Resources.
The President will adhere to the following:
1. The President will investigate the grievance, accumulate and study the facts of the case,
and may conduct a hearing with the aggrieved employee. In reviewing the matter, the
President will determine only (a) whether proper procedures have been followed, and
(b) whether there is substantial evidence to support the decision of the Provost/EVP.
2.
The decision of the President will be communicated in writing to the employee within
10 days after receipt of the grievance form unless extended for cause, which will be
communicated to the employee. The decision of the President is final and may not be
appealed to the board.
Complaints involving termination of employment shall be initiated at Step Three. A written
record of each grievance proceeding will be maintained in the grieving employee’s file.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
AFTER-HOURS ACCESS
Campus access after-hours will be limited to faculty and staff who have been approved by the
president or members of the Presidents Executive Council (PEC). Except during supervised,
college sponsored events, students WILL NOT be permitted to have access to facilities outside of
PTC hours of operation
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Concurrent employment exists when a state employee receives compensation from (1) two
different state agencies/institutions or (2) from the same institution/agency for additional duties
over and above those of the employee’s primary position and regular work schedule and where
such duties are clearly not a part of the employee’s primary job. School Districts are NOT
considered State institutions. Concurrent employment does not differentiate between funding
sources; therefore any faculty/employees working for two departments or receiving supplemental
pay for additional work must have an approved concurrent employment form before the services
are to begin and before the Part-time Teaching Request and PAF indicating the extra earnings are
submitted to Human Resources.
The Primary Employer is defined as the agency/institution employing the employee in a full-time
appointment, the employer paying the greater salary, and/or the employer with the longest duration
of employment. The Secondary Employer is defined as the agency/institution employing the
employee on an adjunct or part-time basis, the employer that is paying the lesser salary, and/or the
employer with the shortest duration of employment.
OPM requires all forms be submitted to OPM at least five (5) days prior to the intended start date.
To ensure Human Resources has time to verify the information, work with the departments and to
make any necessary corrections, the Concurrent Employment Request Form should be submitted
to PTC Human Resources at least ten (10) working days prior to actual start date for the secondary
appointment. Requests not submitted to OPM five working days prior to the planned start date will
require written justification from the department as to why the documents were not received within
the timeframe required.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Each employee of the College has an obligation to report any personal financial interest in any
business transaction of the College. Such disclosure must be made by completing the appropriate
documentation and to the President.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
You should be absolutely clear about your employment classification, since this will determine
your eligibility for certain benefits. Members of the workforce occupying positions designated as
“Full time” are eligible for a wide array of benefits (see Full-time Faculty Benefits). Members of
the workforce occupying positions designated as “Part time”, are eligible to participate in the
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a voluntary, unmatched annuity, receive employee
discounts with designated services/product providers, the Bookstore and the PTC Bistro (see Parttime Faculty Benefits). Work study participants are considered students, not employees. If you
have any questions, please clarify them with your supervisor or Human Resources.
CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS
Administration includes the President, Executive Vice President/Provost, Vice President for
Finance/CFO, Vice President for Learning, Vice President for Student Services, Vice President
for Economic Development, Associate Vice President for Technology/CIO, Associate Vice
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President for Learning, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Employee Relations,
Associate Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness, and the Associate Vice President for
Marketing and Public Relations.
Chairs include designated faculty members of the Management Staff with department-wide
responsibility for full time faculty.
Classified Staff includes members of the workforce occupying positions appropriated by the
Legislature and through the office of Personnel Management (OPM) assigned to a class in the
Arkansas State Employee classification plan.
Deans include designated members of the Management Staff with campus-wide responsibility for
administering large divisions/departments.
Extra Help Staff includes members of the workforce hired at a position specific standard hourly
rate on a part time basis to assist with work overload. Extra Help Staff may work up to 29 hours
per week or 1450 hours per calendar year.
Faculty includes members of the workforce occupying positions responsible for instruction.
Full-time Faculty; Members of the workforce contracted to teach, provide face-to-face
guidance, problem solving and support to students, to positively influence the educational
experience for students and actively participate in college committee work/innovation for
9 or more months in a fiscal year.
Part-time Faculty; Members of the workforce contracted to teach by the course.
Management includes members of the professional staff with supervisory, budgetary and
management responsibilities.
Professional Staff includes members of the workforce occupying positions allocated via the
legislature and through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE)
Provisional Staff include members of the workforce occupying positions paid though alternative
funding sources like grants and revenue generated specifically by the area worked.
EMPLOYEES CHILDREN IN THE WORKPLACE
Employees are welcome to have their children visit their worksite, provided that the visits are
infrequent, brief and planned in a manner that limits disruption to the workplace. While children
are in the workplace, they must be directly supervised by the parent/family member at all times. If
the frequency, length or nature of visits becomes problematic, the employee will be advised of the
situation and will be expected to take corrective action. As responsible adults, employees are
expected to make childcare and backup childcare arrangements. They may not bring children to
work in place of childcare. Any exception to this requirement must be made in writing by the
President of the College.
Employees are not permitted to bring ill children to work. This policy is not to be utilized as a
backup childcare arrangement. Full-time employees are provided paid time off benefits which
should be used for personal reasons or to care for an ill child.
EXIT INTERVIEWS
Exit interviews are a routine part of the termination process. You should arrange an appointment
with the Human Resources Generalist (ext. 2203) for such an interview. At this time, you may
make any comments regarding your job, your department/division or the College, in general. Your
comments, based on firsthand experience, can be extremely helpful and will, except on a need–to–
know basis, be discretely disseminated.
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EXPENDITURE OF COLLEGE FUNDS
All expenditures of College funds must be authorized by the appropriate administrator. The
President, the chief executive officer, is the administrator for the expenditure of funds. Even
though he may designate an individual, usually the Vice President for Finance, to oversee the
expenditure of funds, the final authority rests with the President. Unauthorized expenditures shall
not be reimbursed and remain strictly the responsibility of the individual.
HOURS OF WORK
Your hours of work are arranged by your Dean, Director and/or supervisor and are generally
regular, however they may require that you work varied hours, overtime, Saturdays, and/or
Sundays in order to meet staffing requirements during peak times. Except at the end of each
regularly scheduled work day, office staff members are expected to notify the receptionist/
secretary or sign out when leaving the premises.
HUMAN RESOURCES RECORDS
HR and payroll records must contain accurate and up-to-date information about every employee.
Any changes in marital status, number of children or other dependents in the immediate family
must be reported promptly to Human Resources. This information may have a direct bearing on
the amount of your payroll deductions and benefits. Any change in telephone number or address
should also be reported promptly. If you have furthered your education in any way, it should also
be recorded in your HR record. This is helpful in determining your qualifications for promotion or
transfer within Pulaski Technical College.
Your HR record is kept on a need to know basis. It is released to authorized persons within the
College for official use only. Should you apply for a transfer or promotion, the supervisor of the
position for which you are applying will be given access to your performance evaluations and any
disciplinary actions contained in the file. The FOIA does allow access to HR files under some
circumstances. Under most circumstances and except as allowed by the Arkansas FOIA, outside
parties are not provided information contained in your records except date of hire, job title, and
date of termination and whether you are eligible for rehire or as specifically authorized by you in
writing, or as required by law.
You may review your HR file by contacting the Human Resources Department. During the review
of the file, a Human Resources representative will be present to answer any questions. Documents
may not be removed from the file but appropriate written statements from you may be included in
the file.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
When emergency conditions exist because of inclement weather or other reasons, all or part of the
College facilities may be closed under the authority of the President (or designee) by taking either
of the following actions, depending on the severity of the emergency:
1. Cancellation of Classes – Under this determination, administrators and support staff, unless
individually advised, are expected to report for and remain on duty.
2. Closing of Facility – Under this determination, the facility will be closed. This determination
includes, but is too limited to, the cancellation of classes. Staff and faculty are not expected
to report for work or remain on duty unless individually advised to do so.
The decision to close or cancel classes will be made only after all available sources of information
are researched. After a decision has been made it is important that all concerned students, staff and
faculty be notified as expediently as possible.
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JOB POSTING
Ordinarily whenever a job opening exists within Pulaski Technical College, the opening will be
posted on the “Job Opportunities” listing on the internal PTC Website for three (3) consecutive
days and for a minimum of five (5) consecutive days on the Public PTC Website. With prior
approval the position will be posted internally only. When the budget allows, positions may be
advertised externally. If you feel that you might be qualified and wish to apply, you should do so
in writing by completing a Transfer Request Form. If you are selected for the position, PTC will
make every effort to place you in the job as soon as possible.
LACTATION BREAK
Pulaski Technical College will provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast
milk for her nursing child after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the
milk. The number and frequency of breaks can depend on several things, such as the number of
feedings in a baby’s normal daily schedule; the effect a child’s age has on feeding needs and
whether the infant is eating solid food. Typically two or three breaks in an eight-hour shift will be
sufficient; however, more might be required during longer shifts. These breaks will run
concurrently with the employees rest breaks and depending on the individual’s needs, additional
time will be granted for this purpose. Additionally PTC will provide a place, other than a bathroom,
that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public (door that locks),
which may be used by an employee to express breast milk
LEADERSHIP PULASKI TECH
Leadership Pulaski Tech is aimed at developing a network of qualified leaders for present and
future college and community needs. To meet this goal, Leadership Pulaski Tech seeks to:
Identify and motivate individuals with leadership potential and acquaint them with higher
education, college and community needs, challenges and opportunities. Participants are chosen
each year through an application process. The college encourages all employees to consider this
a potential avenue for professional growth and development. Information can be found on the
PTC website.
NEPOTISM, EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Pulaski Technical College wants to ensure that our practices do not create situations such as
conflict of interest or favoritism. This extends to practices that involve employee hiring, promotion
and transfer. Close relatives, partners, those in a dating relationship or members of the same
household are not permitted to be in positions that have a reporting responsibility to each other.
Close relatives are defined as husband, wife, domestic partner, father, mother, father-in-law,
mother-in law, grandfather, grandmother, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in law, uncle, aunt,
nephew, niece, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, step relatives, cousins and domestic
partner relatives.
If employees begin a dating relationship or become relatives, partners or members of the same
household and if one party is in a supervisory position, that person is required to inform his/her
direct supervisor and Human Resources of the relationship.
Pulaski Technical College reserves the right to apply this policy to situations where there is a
conflict or the potential for conflict because of the relationship between employees, even if there
is no direct-reporting relationship or authority involved.
Unless approved in writing by the President of the College, faculty members may not under any
circumstances have members of the same household or close relatives as defined above enrolled
as students in his/her classes.
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ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
As a new member or the PTC workforce or as a former employee rehired, you will participate in
an orientation program either your first day of employment or soon after being employed. The
orientation program is designed to help you adjust to your job, to provide information about
Pulaski Technical College and its philosophy and to explain your responsibilities in carrying out
the goals of the College. It is also our way of introducing ourselves to you. All employees receive
a link to this guide. The subjects covered will also be discussed at your orientation session. You
should read this guide carefully and consult your supervisor or Human Resources if you have any
questions.
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
While all full-time employees are expected to devote their time and efforts primarily to the College,
it is recognized that a limited amount of outside work can sometimes be desirable. Outside work
which will contribute to professional development or update technical skills is to be encouraged.
Such employment, however, must not interfere with the discharge of the employee’s duties at the
College. It is expected that the employee will make clear, in all instances, that outside employment
is their individual responsibility and that the College is not being represented. College assets are
not to be used without expressed written permission.
PECUNIARY INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
An employee of the College shall not be pecuniary interested directly in any contract for supplies
or services to the College, other than the services for which he or she is under contract.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
We know you will want to know how your performance is measuring up to job standards.
Therefore, our policy is to periodically evaluate your performance. Performance reviews generally
will include such factors as the quality and quantity of work performed, your knowledge of the
job, initiative shown, work behaviors and behavior toward others. The objective of the
performance review is to help you become aware of the progress that you are making and of the
areas in which you need to improve.
Employees are periodically given performance reviews by their supervisor. After the initial
training period review, annual performance reviews will normally be given. You will have an
opportunity to see your evaluation during the performance review conducted by your supervisor
and to sign your evaluation, indicating that your evaluation has been explained and discussed. Fulltime employees are reviewed annually on or before May 1st.
PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
You may have skills which you feel could be better utilized in another position or department. It
is Pulaski Technical Colleges’ practice to transfer and promote from within the College whenever
possible and operationally efficient. Selection for the position shall be made based on merit,
education, and experience. Members of the Workforce with good performance records, needed
skills and who request a transfer are given preference over applicants from outside if they are at
least equally qualified. You may not request a transfer in your initial probationary period. As a
general rule, you should expect to spend at least one (1) year in your current assignment before a
request for transfer will be considered.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing high quality programs and services to its
students. The most important ingredient in maintaining quality is highly qualified and committed
faculty and staff. The commitment can be seen in professional development funding within
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division/departments, the creation of the Professional Development Institute and the Center for
Teaching Excellence.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUDGETS - DIVISIONAL/DEPARTMENTAL
Each instructional division and administrative department may request funds for professional
development through the annual budget process. Allocations will be based on availability of funds,
previous year activity, and the number of personnel in the division.
Divisional travel and professional development funds may be used for professional travel and/or
divisional professional development activities, such as a guest speaker or a seminar or workshop.
All expenditures are subject to prior approval by the division head and the President.
Within two weeks after completion of a professional development activity, the applicant is
expected to complete a follow-up report and submit the report to his or her supervisor. The report
should be shared with others on campus that might benefit from the information.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI)
PDI provides PTC employees with access to a wide range of professional development
opportunities facilitated by internal and external partners. Among the types of offerings are
workshops, seminars, webinars, book clubs, and academies. Funding for off-campus professional
development opportunities, such as conferences and symposiums, is available on a limited basis.
In exchange for funding, PTC employees conduct presentations and workshops through the
Professional Development Institute.
The Center for Teaching Excellence, located in IT 206 on the main campus, promotes excellence
in teaching and encourages integration of new technology to enhance teaching and learning. The
faculty development center is equipped with a smart board, a computer lab, a document camera, a
smart podium, a classroom response system, and other educational technology. Most of the
professional development opportunities offered through PDI are held in CTE.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Full-time members of the workforce are encouraged to participate in professional organizations
relevant to their responsibilities at Pulaski Technical College at the local, state, and national levels.
Faculty and staff may request funding for professional memberships through the annual budget
process. Faculty and staff are requested to select the least expensive membership option (individual
or institutional), depending on how many Pulaski Technical College personnel want to participate.
RE-EMPLOYMENT
Former employees who gave adequate notice and who left with satisfactory performance records
are eligible for consideration for rehire. A former employee who abandoned his/her position or is
discharged will generally not be rehired.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT see Sexual Harassment Handbook
SPAMMING STUDENTS
Ongoing communication with our students is important. Members or the workforce are
encouraged to use PTC email to facilitate that communication. Information unrelated to the
courses being taken or unapproved mass communications are not to be sent to students. Under no
circumstances should faculty or staff send blanket emails to all students unless the official PTC
communication has been approved in advance by the appropriate Vice President. Faculty members
must refrain from sending information unrelated to the course being taught to his or her students.
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TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
All members of the workforce shall be reimbursed for authorized personal expenses incurred while
on official trips away from the College. Official trips are those with prior approval.
Mileage will be reimbursed per mile at the maximum allowed for state employees when traveling
by personal auto and when properly approved and reported. All mileage is to be computed from
campus; home-to-college is not to be included. Meals and lodging are to be reimbursed at actual
cost within the limits set by state travel regulations. Receipts are required for all expenses except
meals. In order to be reimbursed for meals, the trip must have an overnight stay.
Travel Policy and Guidelines are found on the Business and Finance page of the Pulaski Technical
College website: http://www.pulaskitech.edu/administration/ap.asp
WORK ASSIGNMENT
Initial assignment of job duties and all subsequent changes in assignments, transfers, promotions
and demotions are the responsibility of your Dean, Department Director and/or supervisor. Due to
Pulaski Technical College’s commitment to quality student service, management reserves the right
to utilize and assign, and from time to time reassign, members of the workforce on a full-time,
part-time or temporary basis as needed. This shall include, but not be limited to, the assignment of
work within and across classifications, departments, hours, and to other work as designated by a
member of management.
WORK-STUDY STUDENTS LIMITATIONS
Foremost, work-study students are students; PTC does not have graduate assistants and WS
students must not be treated as graduate assistants nor are they regular staff members.
As students work-study may not:
Grade for faculty members or scan tests.
Be given any other employee’s password(s) to access PTC technology
Be given any other employee’s access code(s) to enter the facilities.
Be given a password to access other student’s records, including a gradebook, engrade or
POISE.
Access or make entries into students’ records.
Be given keys or access to PTC property after hours.
Teach or substitute in the classroom for his/her supervisor.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
COLLEGE RULES AND REGULATIONS
You must conform to and follow all College policies, procedures, rules and regulations. In the
absence of written materials, the President, or his/her designee, represents the College on these
matters.
ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT AND CONVOCATION
All salaried members of the PTC workforce are required to take part in the Commencement
exercises in proper regalia unless previously excused by the President. All salaried members of
the PTC workforce are required to attend Convocation unless previously excused by the President.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Pulaski Technical College’s most valuable resource is our people. By selecting the best employees
and providing them an environment for professional growth and development, PTC can deliver
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the highest quality education and services to our students. Employees have the right to work in an
alcohol and drug-free environment and to work with persons free from the effects of alcohol and
drugs. Students who rely on our education should also expect the same right to interact with alcohol
and drug-free professionals. It is the policy of State of Arkansas that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use of a controlled substance or being under the
influence of alcohol at a college facility or while engaged in College-related activities is prohibited.
Any employee violating this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
All members of the PTC workforce are expected to report to work as scheduled. If you are absent
from work, it is your responsibility to personally call in according to departmental /divisional
procedures and provide the reason for the absence and when you expect to report back to work.
Any employee who fails to comply with this rule will be subject to disciplinary action. In addition,
any employee whose absence from work is unreported for two (2) consecutive working days will
be considered to have abandoned his/her job. Excessive absenteeism shall be considered grounds
for disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Employees absent for three (3) or more
consecutive days may be asked to provide a medical release to return to work.
Pulaski Technical College seeks to establish a balance between employee time off and the college’s
need to maintain staff to fulfill its mission. Accrued time and uncompensated time off must be
used by members of the workforce in a manner, which minimizes interference with normal
operations.
The following absences will not be considered as absent periods for disciplinary purposes:
Military Leave; Inpatient Care for oneself or spouse, child, brother, sister, parent (stepparent),
grandparent, or grandchild (appropriate documentation may be required before absence is
approved.); Outpatient medical care when pre-approved or covered under Family Medical Leave
Policy; Scheduled and approved time off; Jury Duty or legal requirements to act as a witness in a
court of law; Time off required to attend a funeral for members of the employees/spouses
immediate family (appropriate documentation may be required before absence is approved.); On
the job injury; Any approved leave or absence or absences qualifying under the Family Medical
Leave Act-FMLA.
CONDUCT STANDARDS
Any employee found committing acts of misconduct, including but not limited to the following,
will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Termination may result without
warning for a first offense of a serious rule, policy or procedure violation. Examples of such
infractions include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Bringing firearms or weapons of any type onto the College’s property.
2. Being on the job while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicants of any type, or
reporting for work in a condition inhibiting the employee’s normal and expected work
abilities.
3. Falsification of interviews, college forms, or reports, including time sheets.
4. Falsely stating or making claims of injury or illness.
5. Unauthorized removal of college property.
6. Fighting or threatening co-workers, students or visitors.
7. Destroying college, co-workers, or students’ property.
8. Insubordination, lying to, refusing to follow a supervisor’s direction or disrespectful
conduct to a supervisor.
9. Engaging in conduct which creates a safety or health hazard.
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10. Engaging in unlawful or improper conduct off the college premises or during nonworking
time which affects the employee’s relationship to the job, fellow employees, supervisor,
college, reputation or good will in the community.
11. Sleeping or appearing to be asleep while on duty (having your eyes closed).
12. Restricting work assignments or interfering with others in the performance of his/her
assigned duties.
13. Intimidating or threatening or physically harming other employees, students or visitors.
14. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential student information.
15. Making false or malicious statements regarding the college, its services or any member of
the workforce.
16. Gambling / Smoking on the premises.
17. Excessive or recurring absenteeism or repeated tardiness.
18. Failure to report to work.
19. Indiscriminate gossiping, criticizing, rudeness, insolence, or other improper conduct or use
of abusive or profane language.
20. Using College Assets for Personal Business
21. Discrimination against or harassment of college employees, vendors, visitors or students
on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status
or any class covered by federal, state or local law.
The above list is not intended to be and is not all-inclusive. Moreover, this provision does not,
in any way, alter Pulaski Technical College’s right to terminate an employee, at any time, without
notice or without cause. Employees may be dismissed for other reasons. Examples of grounds for
dismissal are performance problems, inefficiency, failure to follow college policies and
procedures, unsatisfactory conduct, poor personal hygiene, poor attitude and lack of cooperation.
Should your employment be terminated, it is necessary to go through the entire termination
procedure with your supervisor. Arrangements must also be made for the return of company keys,
badges or other company property. Termination of employment may be appealed through the
college Conflict Resolution Procedure. (See Conflict Resolution Procedure)
CONFIDENTIALITY
As a part of employee responsibility one may be aware of confidential information. It is essential
that this information be treated properly and not released to unauthorized persons. Budgets,
salaries, institutional plans, confidential data regarding employees, students, or the College are
examples of such confidential information. Betrayal of this confidence on the part of any employee
may result in disciplinary action.
DRIVING COLLEGE VEHICLES
It is the policy of Pulaski Technical College that all employees whose job duties include driving a
college vehicle must have a valid Arkansas driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the
college's automobile insurance carrier. Records shall be obtained and reviewed annually. All
employees must have Travel Clearance through Human Resource to drive on State Business.
All employees who drive a privately owned vehicle on official college business are expected to
have a valid driver's license for the state of Arkansas and to carry the minimum insurance required
by state law.
It is the policy of Pulaski Technical College that any employee that drives a college vehicle or any
employee driving a privately owned vehicle on official college business must operate the vehicle
safely and in accordance with all applicable laws and driving conditions. Employees that drive on
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college business must immediately report any accident, driving ticket or citation to his/her
supervisor. It is the policy of PTC that should an employee be involved in an accident while
driving his/her own vehicle on college business the employee's insurance will be considered the
primary carrier.
EMAIL / INTERNET USE POLICY
You should not have an expectation of privacy in E-mails/Internet usage and should not consider
these records as private or confidential. Even when a record is erased, it is still possible to retrieve
the record. PTC has the right and ability to track, review, audit, or disclose any records originating
and/or accessed by you.
Pulaski Technical College’s E-mail/Internet systems must not be used to create or disseminate any
discriminatory, defamatory, offensive, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate or unprofessional
communications. Among those considered inappropriate or unprofessional are any
communications that contain sexual implications, racial slurs, gender-specific comments, or any
other comment that inappropriately or unprofessionally addresses someone's age, sexual
orientation, religious beliefs, national origin or disability.
Pulaski Technical College’s E-Mail/Internet systems should not be used to access any
discriminatory, defamatory, offensive, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate or unprofessional
web sites (e.g. pornographic sites, hate speech, criminal skills, illegal drugs, etc.) You are
prohibited from performing any act, which is illegal or otherwise in violation of any applicable
federal, state or local laws.
All Pulaski Technical College employees are required to read the following documents and to
adhere to the standards within: (1)Bulk Electronic Mail Distribution List Policy (2)Internet and Email Use Policy. These policies are available on the Pulaski Technical College website:
www.pulaskitech.edu; Select “Faculty and Staff”; Select “Human Resources” The policies are
located in the section titled “Other”
Failure to comply with this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action, which includes
termination of employment. Any non-compliance that is in violation of state or federal legislation
may also result in penalties specified by the law.
EMPLOYEE DATING
Pulaski Technical College believes that an environment where employees maintain clear
boundaries between employee personal and professional interactions is the most effective for the
workplace. We do not however attempt to prevent the development of friendships or romantic
relationships between coworkers; we do establish very clear boundaries as to how relationships
will progress during working hours and within the working environment.
Individuals in supervisory relationships or other influential roles are subject to more stringent
requirements due to their status as role models, their access to sensitive information and their
ability to influence others.
During working time and in working areas employees are expected to keep personal
exchanges limited so that others are not distracted or offended by such exchanges and so
that a professional environment is maintained.
During non-working time, such as lunches, breaks and before and after work periods,
employees are not precluded from having appropriate personal conversations in
nonworking areas as long as their conversations and behaviors could in no way be
perceived as offensive or uncomfortable to a reasonable person.
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Employees are strictly prohibited from engaging in physical contact that would in any way
be deemed inappropriate by a reasonable person while anywhere on college premises,
whether during working hours or not.
Employees who allow personal relationships with coworkers to affect the working
environment will be subject to the appropriate provisions of the college disciplinary policy
which may include counseling for minor problem. Failure to change behavior and maintain
expected work responsibilities is viewed as a serious disciplinary matter.
Employee off-duty conduct is generally regarded as private, as long as such conduct does
not create problems within the workplace. An exception to this principle, however, is
romantic or sexual relationships between supervisors and subordinates.
Supervisors, managers, executives, chairs, deans or anyone else in sensitive or influential
positions must disclose the existence of any relationship with another coworker that has
progressed beyond a platonic friendship. Disclosure may be made to the immediate
supervisor or the AVPHR. This disclosure will enable the college to determine whether
any conflict of interest exists because of the relative positions of the individuals involved.
Where problems or potential risks are identified the college will work with the parties
involved to consider options for resolving the conflict. The initial solution will be to make
sure that the parties involved no longer work together on matters where one is able to
influence the other or take action for the other. Matters such as hiring, firing, promotions,
performance management, compensation decisions, financial transactions, etc. are
examples of situations that may require reallocation of duties to avoid any actual or
perceived reward or disadvantage. In some cases more extreme measures may be necessary
such as transfer to other positions or departments.
Under no circumstances may a Faculty Member date or engage in an intimate relationship with
one of his/her students. Under no circumstances may any member of the workforce date or engage
in an intimate relationship with a work-study student assigned to his/her area.
Any employee who thinks they have been disadvantaged as a result of this
policy, or who believes this policy is not being followed, should make their
feelings known to Director/Dean, Area Vice President or the AVPHR.
GIFTS AND FAVORED TREATMENT
Employees should not accept a gift from someone not employed by the College. Do not accept
favored treatment from anyone, internal or external to the College. This may give the appearance
of impropriety and, depending on the situation, it may, in fact, be illegal. In either case, acceptance
of a gift or favor is not appropriate.
INCIVILITY AND BULLYING
You are expected to treat colleagues, co-workers, and students with respect, professionalism, and
dignity in all interactions and communications. All employees, by their conduct, represent Pulaski
Technical College. Treating others with Dignity and Respect is also foundational to appropriate
conduct within the college setting.
PTC defines bullying as “repeated inappropriate behavior, either direct or indirect, whether verbal,
physical or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others, at the college
and/or in the course of employment.” Such behavior violates the college’s Code of Ethics, which
clearly states that all employees will be treated with dignity and respect.
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The purpose to communicate to all employees, including supervisors, managers and executives,
that the college will not tolerate bullying behavior. Employees found in violation of this policy
will be disciplined up to and including termination.
Bullying may be intentional or unintentional. However, it must be noted that where an allegation
of bullying is made, the intention of the alleged bully is irrelevant and will not be given
consideration when meting out discipline. As in sexual harassment, it is the effect of the behavior
upon the individual that is important. PTC considers the following types of behavior examples of
bullying:
• Verbal bullying: Slandering, ridiculing or maligning a person or his/her family; persistent
name calling that is hurtful, insulting or humiliating; using a person as the butt of jokes;
abusive and offensive remarks.
•
Physical bullying: Pushing, shoving, kicking, poking, tripping, assault or threat of
physical assault; damage to a person’s work area or property.
•
Gesture bullying: Nonverbal threatening gestures or glances that convey threatening
messages.
•
Exclusion: Socially or physically excluding or disregarding a person in work-related
activities.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Personal appearance while on the job reflects the image of the College. While the appearance of
an employee is a personal matter, all employees are encouraged to use discretion and wise
judgment in their appearance and dress. Clothing/shoes should fit and be appropriate for the work
being done. Good personal hygiene is required.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
According to GPD-9 of January 1986, state employees can, should, and are encouraged to
participate in the election process so long as assistance to candidates is rendered on the employee’s
own time and state property is not involved. Employees are not to endorse candidates, including
the Governor, in their official capacity as state employees. A person’s status as an employee of the
state is public knowledge. Public endorsements of a candidate can easily be interpreted as
endorsements of an official capacity.
Arkansas state law prohibits state employees from devoting time or labor during usual working
hours toward the campaign of candidates for office or for the nomination to an office. Political
banners, posters or literature should never be allowed to be displayed on or in any state office.
Political bumper stickers or decals should never be displayed on or in state cars.
PURCHASING
The purchasing of equipment, supplies, printing, services, or rental of equipment and facilities
must be executed in accordance with all applicable state and federal statutes in an efficient and
business-like manner. An approved purchase order is required prior to any purchase.
The Vice President for Finance serves as the College purchasing agent.
SALES TO STUDENTS
Employees shall not have direct dealings with students in the sale of books, instruments, or similar
materials for the explicit purpose of monetary gain.
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SMOKING ON CAMPUS REVISED
Smoking is banned at all public institutions of higher education, including Pulaski Technical
College, in Arkansas. You may view the Clean Air on Campus Act of 2009 (Act 734) online at:
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Acts/Act734.pdf "Campus" is defined as "all
property, including buildings and grounds that are owned or operated by a state-supported
institution of higher education." Smoking in vehicles on campus is also prohibited. At Pulaski
Tech smokeless tobacco and e-Cigarettes are included in the ban. Violators may face fines ranging
from $100 to $500.
SOLICITING FUNDS ON CAMPUS
The President or an authorized designee must give prior approval before an individual or group
may solicit business with employees. Only recognized campus organizations, with approval of the
President, may have fundraisers. The Dean of Students must give prior approval before any person
is permitted to engage in gainful enterprise or solicitation with PTC students.
STUDENT REPORT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Harassment on the basis of sex is illegal and a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended. This policy defines sexual harassment and establishes a procedure whereby
alleged sexually harassed students may lodge a complaint immediately and confidentially.
All employees are required to report any student allegations of sexual harassment. Failure to report
the allegation to the Vice President for Learning, Dean of Students or Title IX Compliance
Officer (AVP for HR) will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Any person found to have violated the College’s policy against sexual harassment will be subject
to appropriate disciplinary action including, but not limited to, reprimand, suspension, termination,
or expulsion. Any disciplinary action taken will depend upon the severity of the offense. It is also
a violation of law for any person to attempt in any way to retaliate against a person who makes a
claim of sexual harassment. Any behavior deemed to be retaliation against a person who makes a
claim of sexual harassment will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. See
the administrative policy entitled Complaints on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and
Sexual Misconduct
Resolution Procedures
Students who believe that they have been subjected to sexual harassment should report the incident
promptly to the Vice President for Learning, Dean of Students or the Title IX Compliance
Officer (AVP for HR). All complaints will be given full, impartial, and timely investigation. During
such investigations, every effort will be made to protect the privacy rights of all parties; however,
confidentially cannot be guaranteed.
Sanctions
If an investigation of a reported occurrence of sexual harassment reveals that the complaint is
without reasonable foundation, both parties will be so informed and will also be informed that no
further action is warranted. If, however, an individual is found to have violated the College’s policy
against sexual harassment, the investigator(s) will recommend disciplinary action appropriate to
the severity of the offense, including, but not limited to, reprimand/warning, suspension,
reassignment of responsibilities, termination of employment, or expulsion from the College.
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REPRESENTATION OF THE COLLEGE
College officials and members of the faculty or staff may be delegated by the Board or the
President to represent the College on appropriate occasions. No such delegate, however, may
commit the College to any doctrine, policy, or action without first obtaining the approval of the
President.
USE OF COLLEGE NAME ON OTHER THAN OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS
The name and logo of Pulaski Technical College shall not be used on publications, brochures,
correspondence, or any other document which is not an official document of Pulaski Technical
College without the consent of the President.
YOUR PAY
DEDUCTIONS FROM PAYROLL
Payroll deductions for retirement, income tax, and Social Security are made automatically by the
payroll system. Arrangements may also be made for deductions for annuities, health insurance,
U.S. savings bonds, cancer intensive care insurance, etc., as authorized by the law and authorized
by each individual employee. Employees should contact the Office of Human Resources for
information regarding annuities, insurance programs, and related questions.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
With direct deposit employees can avoid the hassles of traffic and long lines at the bank.
Direct deposit prevents lost or stolen checks and you don't have to have someone pick up your
check if you're not here on payday. Your pay is in the bank sooner.
PAYCHECKS
The time and method of payment will be explained during your orientation program. Changes will
be announced by supervisor and/or by special bulletins. Checks will not be released to anyone
other than you without written authorization to do so. In cases where you are unable to obtain your
check, you may authorize that it be mailed to your address. Your final paycheck will not be mailed
and must be picked up by appointment in the Human Resources Department.
PAYROLL CALCULATIONS
Paychecks are distributed every two (2) weeks. There are 26 pay periods each year. Note that
wages paid for a two-week period are slightly less than half of a monthly salary. This is because
14 days is less than half of a 30 or 31 day month. However, your bi-weekly pay times 26 will be
the same as 12 times your monthly rate. If you wish to compute how much you would earn if you
worked an entire year at straight time, multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 hours (52 weeks times
40 hours scheduled per week). Straight time wages for all employees paid on an hourly rate will
be figured by multiplying the hourly rate by the total number of hours worked. Payroll deductions
required by law will be made from your paycheck.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PAY
If you have questions about the way in which your hours or rate of pay have been calculated, you
should notify your supervisor. Depending on the nature of your problem, your supervisor may
refer you to the Payroll Department. If an error has been made by the college, a correction will be
made immediately if essential, or on the next paycheck, with your permission. If the error is due
to an oversight on your part allowable corrections will be made on your next paycheck.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY
VISITOR AND STUDENT ACCIDENTS
If you witness or discover an incident in which a student or visitor is injured, give all the assistance
possible and report the incident to Public Safety immediately. Incident Reports are required for all
accidents, and you may be requested to help complete such reports.
YOUR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are of primary importance. While every precaution has been
taken to insure a safe environment, safety must begin with you. Know the safety rules and
regulations in your area and comply with them. You can do your part by being on the alert for
safety problems and making suggestions to improve the college safety program. Pulaski Technical
College provides primary law enforcement service and community policing through the Campus
Police/Public Safety department. Certified law enforcement personnel enforce federal, state and
local laws, including criminal laws and vehicle code violations, as well as investigate all criminal
and traffic cases that occur on the campus. The Campus Police/Public Safety department also
provides policing for a variety of events held on campuses and off-site locations. A PTC I.D.
badge is required for building admittance by Public Safety.
Employees are expected to observe all parking regulations.
Main Campus Duty Officer - 580-1831
South Campus Duty Officer - 626-7152
Main Campus - 812-2711
SCCC – 580-0521
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
To sign up for emergency alert system messages: Log on to the Pulaski Tech Intranet site using
your e-mail log-in and password: HTTP://MYPTC.PULASKITECH.EDU/ICS/. Select “Emergency
Notification Setup” (located on “Home” tab) and Follow directions to register.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Under no circumstance may a warning alarm or warning siren be ignored or action delayed. Proper
evacuation procedure must be followed. Within your first week of employment you are required
to read and review with your supervisor the Pulaski Technical College Emergency Procedures
flipchart provided you the first day of your employment. The guide provides guidance regarding;
Campus Closing Procedures; Inclement Weather Policy; Emergency Contacts Numbers; Medical
Emergencies; Individuals with Disabilities Evacuation; Criminal Activity Procedure; Violence on
Campus; Power Outage; Natural Gas Leak; Elevator Failure; Spill Responses; Civil Disturbance
Procedure; Concerning Behavior; Bomb Threat; Fire Emergency; Sever Weather; Suspicious
Package and more. You must keep the Pulaski Technical College Emergency Procedures flipchart
readily available in your classroom or work area. More information regarding emergency
procedures
at
Pulaski
Technical
College
may
be
found
on
the
website: http://www.pulaskitech.edu/content_files/emergency_procedures_handbook.pdf.
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ON THE-JOB INJURIES
Workers' Compensation benefits are provided for all college employees who are injured during
the course and scope of their employment. See Worker’s Compensation. If you suffer an on-thejob injury or illness, you must take the following steps:
1. Immediately report the injury or illness to your supervisor.
2. In the event of an emergency, seek medical treatment first and then report the injury
as soon as possible.
3. Assist the supervisor in filling out the Incident/Accident Report.
If your injury makes it necessary to miss work, you must present a release to your immediate
supervisor signed by a physician verifying your ability to return to work. PTC reserves the right to
require light duty or not to allow you to return to work until a full medical release is provided.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Safety begins with good housekeeping. Part of your job is to help by keeping your work area clean
and neat at all times. Littering the grounds or workplace is grounds for disciplinary action. A little
effort goes a long way in keeping the college clean and sanitary.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire safety is of critical importance. During a fire alarm, all employees are to evacuate the building
according to posted instructions. Every employee should know the location of fire pull boxes and
fire extinguisher in his/her area. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLjoWjCrDqg Please review
and become familiar with the Fire Extinguisher use video at the link above. Your supervisor will
provide further instructions.
GUIDELINES FOR REVISIONS TO FACULTY HANDBOOK
1.
The Committee for Faculty Involvement in concert with the Vice President for Learning
are responsible for recommending revisions to the handbook on an annual basis. To do so, the
following steps will be taken:
a.
CFI and the VPL will jointly maintain a list of “Material Under Review”
b.
Items may be added to the Material Under Review by any faculty member who
wishes any section of the handbook to be considered for revision. That faculty
member must state in writing the concern, the justification for the concern, and a
possible revision.
c.
In September of each year, CFI will review the list to compile a final list of
revisions/additions it feels are justified to pursue. The list is submitted to the
VPL. CFI and the VPL will jointly agree on items to be considered for revision
or new items to be added.
d.
From October – December, CFI will research the items on the list and submit
proposals for review to the VPL, Provost, and President.
e.
Those items agreed upon will be used in the revision of the handbook in January
of each year and approved by both the Faculty Senate and the Academic Affairs
Standing Committee before March.
The following material has already been submitted for review in fall of 2015:
MATERIAL UNDER REVIEW
• Faculty Senate Constitution (being revised)
• Faculty Evaluation Plan—Part 2 being revised
• Department Chairs and Program Directors
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Administrative Rule on Electronic Gradebook
Administrative Rule on Attendance
Administrative Rule on Student Evaluation
Address Faculty responsibilities in Assessment of Student Learning more
comprehensively
Administrative Rule on Student Drug Testing
Consider changes to Sales to Students
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APPENDIX TO FACULTY HANDBOOK
1.
LOCATIONS AND CAMPUS MAPS
Information, including maps, regarding all PTC locations is found on the website.
http://www.pulaskitech.edu/sitemap/ http://www.pulaskitech.edu/faculty_staff/departmental_dir
ectory.asp
Virtual Campus Tour: http://www.pulaskitech.edu/virtual_tour/
Aerospace Technology Center
1600 West Maryland Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72120
(501) 835-5420
E-mail:
[email protected]
Fax: (501) 834-7859
Saline County Career Center
3201 South Reynolds Road
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 602-2420 ext. 3201
Fax (501) 602-2421
Pulaski Technical College Saline
County Adult Education Center
16936 I-30
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 778-3235
Fax (501) 778-0511
Little Rock-South
Located at 13000 Interstate
30 in the former Little Rock
Expo building near the
Pulaski and Saline County
line.
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management Institute
Located at 13000 Interstate 30
adjacent the former Little Rock
Expo building near the Pulaski and
Saline County line.
Business and Industry Center
The Pulaski Technical College
Business and Industry Center is
located near the Little Rock Airport
at 3303 East Roosevelt Road in
Little Rock.
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2.
FULLTIME FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
Pulaski Technical College is a two-year institution of higher education that places emphasis on
student learning and excellence in instruction. As such, the college expects full-time faculty to
create and maintain a positive learning environment for all its students. This obligation extends
beyond the classroom as faculty collaborate with their peers, staff, and administration to promote
a culture of integrity, diversity, and collegiality through the free exchange of ideas designed to
promote independent thought and mindful action on campus and within the communities the
college serves.
I. Commitment to Teaching
A. Identify the best practices and technologies to employ based on interaction with and
feedback from students in each class every semester.
B. Classroom Performance
1. Instruction
a. Demonstrate a commitment to student-centered instruction.
b. Establish and maintain credibility as an educator and professor of a discipline
through effective communication of appropriate material.
c. Design instruction to achieve student learning outcomes as defined by the
college and specific departments and programs.
d. Vary methods of instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and
maintain student engagement.
e. Conduct class meetings in any setting (on-campus, online, hybrid, or Learning
Communities) with professionalism and enthusiasm that promotes respect for the
discipline and education.
f. Adopt classroom management strategies that promote respect among students
and between students and instructor.
g. Explain the connection between their discipline and related fields to encourage
students to engage with the topic at hand and the discipline in general.
h. Use appropriate technologies and media to enhance learning.
C. Evaluation of Student Learning
1. Create summative and cumulative assessments that foster critical and creative
thought, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship,
observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate to the course or
program.
3. Explain and adhere to grading criteria as created in collaboration with
colleagues in the department.
4. Provide substantive feedback to students related to their performance and
learning outcomes.
5. Evaluate student performance in a fair and consistent manner.
6. Promote student success by engaging in constructive criticism of student
performance.
D. Availability
1. Post and maintain regular office hours to total at least five per week.
2. Provide students with means of communicating outside of office hours.
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E. Support
1. Advise students in course or program selection best suited to meet their
educational goals.
2. Refer students to appropriate support programs within the college when their
circumstances require assistance.
3. Maintain confidentiality of student records according to FERPA guidelines.
4. Participate in commencement exercises in proper regalia.
II. Commitment to Discipline or Field
A. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of field or discipline;
B. Maintain necessary educational credentials and professional skills appropriate to the
teaching assignment through involvement in professional development activities,
membership to regional and national professional organizations, attending regional and
national conferences devoted to their field or discipline, maintaining a subscription or
taking advantage of an institutional subscriptions to a variety of journals devoted to their
field of study, and/or continuing education at an accredited university;
C. Attend professional development activities or conduct research related to effective
instruction, classroom management, and assessment;
D. Stay abreast of technological trends in education through professional development
activities or research.
III. Commitment to the Department
A. Collaborate with colleagues to develop meaningful learning outcomes, assignments,
and measures;
B. Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of the department;
C. Collaborate with colleagues to modify course curricula, using relevant data to identify
and justify the need for modification;
D. Cooperate with colleagues in creating classroom policies to include in all syllabi and
adhere to those policies;
E. Provide appropriate input in the selection of textbooks based on assessment data,
learning outcomes, and course description;
F. Participate in mentorships or orientations for part-time or newly hired full-time faculty
within a department or division.
IV. Commitment to the Division and College
A. Availability and Flexibility
1. Maintain a teaching load of credit hours per semester appropriate to their field
or discipline;
2. Maintain a campus presence of 25 hours per week to ensure availability to all
constituencies of the college;
3. Teach courses at times and locations, including online, as directed by academic
needs, accreditation requirements of individual programs, and availability of
staffing pool as assigned by instructional Deans;
4. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed;
5. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline if appropriate.
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B. Adherence to Policies and Procedures
1. Teach courses consistent with PTC catalog description, departmental syllabus,
appropriate course content guide, and Arkansas Course Transfer System as per
PTC policy;
2. Meet all classes at the designated times and locations. Inform the supervisor
and students if unable to meet a class on time;
3. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all
assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies;
4. Certify rosters and post grades in accordance with college deadlines;
5. Maintain archives of student attendance and grade records according to the
time frame established by the college.
C. Planning and Decision-Making
1. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission and long-range plans;
2. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of
the college and its constituents;
3. Serve on college, divisional and program committees as assigned;
4. Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and
program administrators;
5. Collect, analyze, and use relevant data for the purpose of continuous quality
improvement;
6. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate
mechanisms and channels;
7. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals,
missions, and plans of the college, division, and program;
8. Participate in the marketing, recruitment and retention of students, faculty and
staff.
D. Communication
1. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and
program administrators;
2. Respond to student concerns/complaints and participate in Academic Due
Process per college policy and procedure;
3. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials by reporting
maintenance issues and equipment in need of repair, identifying budgetary needs
related to educational goals and objectives, and researching large-scale purchases.
COMPETENCIES REPLACE THESE WITH A CODE OF ETHICS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
DIVERSITY - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for
cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free
environment; Builds a diverse workforce. Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of
the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the two year college
student.
STUDENT RELATIONS - Manages difficult or emotional student situations; Responds promptly
to student needs; Solicits student feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for
service and assistance; Meets commitments. Student and solutions oriented with a strong
commitment to student service while maintaining compliance with policies.
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PROFESSIONALISM - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats
others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility
for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
QUALITY - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote
quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
ETHICS - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works
with integrity and ethically; Upholds College values.
SAFETY AND SECURITY - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate
action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials
properly.
DEPENDABILITY - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility
for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach
goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
TECHNICAL SKILLS - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues professional
development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares
expertise with others.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others'
ideas and tries new things.
LEADERSHIP - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform
well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives
appropriate recognition to others.
JUDGMENT - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making
process; Makes timely decisions.
BUSINESS INSIGHT - Aligns work with strategic goals.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Credentials as defined by program or division per college and state guidelines. Two years
teaching experience at the college level is preferred. Must possess a thorough knowledge of
the teaching field, a commitment to high academic standards, a dedication to student success,
and excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business or educational periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The individual
must react well under pressure and be able to manage difficult or emotional student situation.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, syllabi and procedures. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
coworkers, students, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical
situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be skilled in Microsoft Office and
Learning Management Software to include the college’s current Learning Management
System.
CAMPUS PRESENCE
Full Time Faculty (FTF) teaching in accordance with the Campus Presence policy must be
on campus M-F for a minimum of 25 hours. FTF must schedule and keep a minimum of
five hours each week available for face to face student interaction, advising etc. Daily inperson interaction with students is essential.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have current certificates, licenses, and registrations as required by program or division.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job as determined by program or
division. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3.
HELPFUL FORMS AND WEBSITES
New Hire Forms
Direct Deposit
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Background Check Form
Tax Forms
AR State Income Tax Form
Federal Income Tax Form W-4
Retirement Websites
APERS – AR Public Employee Retirement
ARTRS - AR Teacher Retirement System
METLIFE
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Benefit Forms
2014 Benefit Summary
2014 Express Scripts Preferred Drug Plan
Wage Works 125 Reimbursement Form
Employee Forms
Concurrent Employment Form
Internal Concurrent Emp. Instructions
External Concurrent Emp. Instructions
Classified Staff Performance Evaluation
Employee Information Change Form
Full-time Employee Tuition Waiver Form
Part-time Faculty Tuition Waiver Form
Transfer Request Form
FY-14 Appropriation Act
Insurance Providers Websites
Delta Dental
Express Scripts Drug Plan
VSP – Vision Plan
Lincoln Financial – Life Insurance
QualChoice Health Insurance
Qual Care Members
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